2020 BMW 5-Series vs 2020 Cadillac CT5 vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz E Class

2020 BMW 5-Series

2020 Cadillac CT5

2020 Mercedes-Benz E Class

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530e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
5 Series 530e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$50,625	$53,900
5 Series 530e xDrive iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$52,765	$56,200
5 Series 530i Sedan	25	33	$50,625	$53,900
5 Series 530i xDrive Sedan	24	31	$52,765	$56,200
5 Series 540i Sedan	22	30	$55,790	$59,450
5 Series 540i xDrive Sedan	22	29	$57,930	$61,750
5 Series M550i xDrive Sedan	18	25	$71,785	$76,650
M5 Competition Sedan	15	21	$102,800	$110,000
M5 Sedan	15	21	$96,010	$102,700

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4-Door Sedan Luxury

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CT5 4-Door Sedan Luxury	23	32	$35,234	$36,895
CT5 4-Door Sedan Premium Luxury	23	32	$38,863	$40,695
CT5 4-Door Sedan Sport	23	32	$39,818	$41,695
CT5 4-Door Sedan V-Series	18	26	$45,548	$47,695

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AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
E-Class AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Convertible	20	26	$76,751	$81,650
E-Class AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Coupe	21	28	$70,453	$74,950
E-Class AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Sedan	21	28	$69,372	$73,800
E-Class AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+ Sedan	15	23	$100,909	$107,350
E-Class AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+ Wagon	16	23	$105,045	$111,750
E-Class E 350 4MATIC Sedan	23	32	$53,157	$56,550
E-Class E 350 RWD Sedan	23	32	$50,807	$54,050
E-Class E 450 4MATIC Convertible	19	26	$69,466	$73,900
E-Class E 450 4MATIC Coupe	19	26	$62,839	$66,850
E-Class E 450 4MATIC Sedan	20	28	$57,857	$61,550
E-Class E 450 4MATIC Wagon	19	26	$62,134	$66,100
E-Class E 450 RWD Convertible	20	27	$67,116	$71,400
E-Class E 450 RWD Coupe	20	28	$60,489	$64,350

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$50,625

$35,234

$76,751

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$53,900

$36,895

$81,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$898 / month

$615 / month

$1361 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.3

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7.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 BMW 5-Series is the goldilocks mid-sizer with a roundel on the hood: comfortable, powerful, and luxurious.

The 2020 Cadillac CT5 mid-size luxury sedan offers a new look—but not a new idea—for the automaker in a competitive class.

It's good to be the king: There's a reason the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class family of cars still rules the mid-size luxury roost.

TCC Likes

Handsome interior
Great powertrains
Excellent safety scorecard

New look for Cadillac
Turbocharged powertrains
10-speed automatic

Beautiful interior
Turbo thrust
Wagon and coupe bodies

TCC Dislikes

Gets expensive quickly
Conservative exterior
Small electric range (530e)

Divisive exterior style
Does it have enough to sway luxury buyers?
Will it be a good size for U.S. shoppers?

Coupes are snug
Spartan base trim
Infotainment could be better

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

23 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

32 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Mid-Size

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

36.6

36.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

55.7

48.3

Front Head Room (in)

38.8

40.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

56.7

56.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.8

- TBD -

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

37.9

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

42.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

53.7

58.7

Second Hip Room (in)

53.7

51.5

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.5

74.1

73.2

Track Width, Front (in)

63.1

62.8

64.1

Length, Overall (in)

194.6

193.8

190.6

Height, Overall (in)

58.4

57.2

56.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.2

63.9

62.8

Wheelbase (in)

117.1

116

113.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

4.7

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.5

11.9

9.5

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4 x 0.9

14.2

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x 1.1

14.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.1

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.5

39.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Pwr

Rack-Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/45HR18

245/45R18

P245/40ZR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

QBC

R02

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45HR18

245/45R18

P275/35ZR19

Rear Tire Order Code

QBC

R02

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4266

3659

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 x - TBD -

19 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 x - TBD -

19 X 8

Engine

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SIDI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

310

258 @ 1500-4000

384 @ 1800

Engine Order Code

LSY

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0L/- TBD -

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

248 @ 4000

237 @ 5000

429 @ 6100

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4

Turbocharged Gas I4

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Battery Range (mi)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.80

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.28

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.70

5.35

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.23

2.85

3.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

2.15

2.25

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.85

0.72

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.52

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

4.87

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.99

3.24

Trans Order Code

2TE

MHS

421

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

1.00

0.86

Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

Tenth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

Clutch Size (in)

N/A

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

4MATIC+ Cabriolet

Vehicle Name

BMW 5 Series

Cadillac CT5

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

MacPherson Strut

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

850

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.9

7.7

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2020 BMW 5-Series

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2020 Cadillac CT5

2020 CT5 supplies in good shape
Factory rebate up to $1,500
Lease from $419 for 39 months
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2020 Mercedes-Benz E Class

2020 E-Class is available
Lease: From $569/mo.
Financing: 0% APR for 36 mo.
Up to $ 1,500 off (sedan)

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