2020 BMW 5-Series vs 2020 Lexus GS vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz E Class

2020 BMW 5-Series

#7 in Luxury Mid-Size Cars

2020 Lexus GS

#20 in Luxury Mid-Size Cars

2020 Mercedes-Benz E Class

#1 in Wagons

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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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GS 350 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GS GS 350 AWD	19	26	$47,490	$51,065
GS GS 350 F SPORT AWD	19	26	$50,626	$54,505
GS GS 350 F SPORT RWD	19	27	$49,026	$52,760
GS GS 350 RWD	20	28	$47,798	$51,395
GS F RWD	16	24	$79,059	$85,010

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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

$47,490

$76,751

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$53,900

$51,065

$81,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$898 / month

$851 / month

$1361 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.3

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5.6

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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 Lexus GS is a stylish, sporty sedan for nonconformists.

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

Stylish
Value compared to German rivals
Ferocious GS F model

Beautiful interior
Turbo thrust
Wagon and coupe bodies

TCC Dislikes

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

Lousy infotainment
Smaller ES sedan is roomier
Limited availability

Coupes are snug
Spartan base trim
Infotainment could be better

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

19 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

55.7

48.3

Front Head Room (in)

38.8

40.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

57.3

56.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.8

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

36.8

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

42.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

37.8

36.4

Front Hip Room (in)

54.5

58.7

Second Hip Room (in)

54.1

51.5

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

63.1

64.1

Length, Overall (in)

194.6

192.1

190.6

Height, Overall (in)

58.4

57.9

56.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.2

62.6

62.8

Wheelbase (in)

117.1

112.2

113.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.5

72.4

73.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

4.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.5

18.4

9.5

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.1

14.6

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

14.2

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.1

17.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.5

35.4

39.7

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/45HR18

P235/45VR18

P245/40ZR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R02

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45HR18

P235/45VR18

P275/35ZR19

Rear Tire Order Code

R02

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4266

3891

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 8

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

310

280 @ 4800

384 @ 1800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.5 L/211

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

248 @ 4000

311 @ 6400

429 @ 6100

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4

Premium Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

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

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.59

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

3.52

5.35

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.23

3.77

3.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.40

2.25

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.72

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

0.72

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

3.22

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.04

3.24

Trans Order Code

2TE

421

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.86

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.00

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

4MATIC+ Cabriolet

Vehicle Name

BMW 5 Series

Lexus GS

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

850

Emissions

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

8.5

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

2020 5-Series available; 2021s orderable
Rebates: $4,000 APR credit
Financing: 0.9% APR for 60 months
Leases: From $499 for 36 months

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2020 Lexus GS

2020 Lexus GS is available
Cashback: $3,500 Lexus cash
Financing: From 0% for 60 months
Lease: From $559 per month for 36 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. (sedan)
Up to $ 1,500 off (sedan)

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