Compare 2021 BMW 5-Series vs 2021 Cadillac CT5 vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz E Class

2021 BMW 5-Series
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2021 Cadillac CT5
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2021 Mercedes-Benz E Class
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530e Plug-In Hybrid
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
5 Series 530e Plug-In Hybrid N/A N/A $53,695 $57,200
5 Series 530e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid N/A N/A $55,835 $59,500
5 Series 530i Sedan 25 33 $50,905 $54,200
5 Series 530i xDrive Sedan 23 32 $53,045 $56,500
5 Series 540i Sedan 25 32 $55,790 $59,450
5 Series 540i xDrive Sedan 23 31 $57,930 $61,750
5 Series M550i xDrive Sedan 17 25 $71,925 $76,800
M5 Sedan 15 21 $96,755 $103,500
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4-Door Sedan Luxury
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
CT5 4-Door Sedan Luxury 23 32 $35,145 $36,995
CT5 4-Door Sedan Premium Luxury 23 32 $38,755 $40,795
CT5 4-Door Sedan Sport 23 32 $39,705 $41,795
CT5 4-Door Sedan V-Series 18 27 $45,405 $47,795
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AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Convertible
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
E-Class AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Convertible 21 27 $77,879 $82,850
E-Class AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Coupe 21 28 $71,675 $76,250
E-Class AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Sedan 22 29 $69,466 $73,900
E-Class AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+ Sedan 16 23 $101,050 $107,500
E-Class AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+ Wagon 16 23 $105,703 $112,450
E-Class E 350 4MATIC Sedan 22 30 $53,345 $56,750
E-Class E 350 RWD Sedan 22 31 $50,995 $54,250
E-Class E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain Wagon 22 28 $63,544 $67,600
E-Class E 450 4MATIC Convertible 23 29 $69,983 $74,450
E-Class E 450 4MATIC Coupe 23 30 $63,403 $67,450
E-Class E 450 4MATIC Sedan 23 30 $58,280 $62,000
E-Class E 450 RWD Convertible 23 30 $67,633 $71,950
E-Class E 450 RWD Coupe 23 31 $61,053 $64,950
Pricing
Invoice Price
$53,695
$35,145
$77,879
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$57,200
$36,995
$82,850
Monthly Payment Estimate
$953 / month
$617 / month
$1381 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.2
7.2
7.8
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2021 BMW 5-Series pushes all the right buttons for mid-size luxury shoppers. And there are a lot of them. The 2021 Cadillac CT5 adds Super Cruise to its luxury credentials. Made as a sedan, wagon, coupe, and convertible with four different powertrains, the 2021 Mercedes E-Class has wide appeal.
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Fuel Economy
City
Coming Soon 23 mpg 21 mpg
Highway
Coming Soon 32 mpg 27 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact Cars Mid-Size Subcompact Cars
Interior Dimensions
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
5 5 4
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 39 40.7
Front Hip Room (in)
- 53.7 58.7
Second Hip Room (in)
- 53.7 51.5
Exterior Dimensions
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
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)
195.8 193.8 190.6
Liftover Height (in)
- - TBD - -
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- - TBD - 4.7
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
10 11.9 9.5
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc Pwr 4-Wheel Disc
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
- NA NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- 12.6 x 1.1 14.6
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- 12.4 x 0.9 14.2
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
12.1 17 17.4
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Electric Rack & Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39.4 39 39.7
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- - TBD - -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- - TBD - -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- - TBD - -
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P245/45HR18 245/45R18 P275/35ZR19
Rear Tire Order Code
258 QBC R02
Front Tire Size
P245/45HR18 245/45R18 P245/40ZR19
Spare Tire Size
NA NA NA
Front Tire Order Code
258 QBC R02
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4222 3659 4566
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 X 8 18 x - TBD - 19 X 9
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA NA NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 X 8 18 x - TBD - 19 X 8
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA NA NA
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Engine
Displacement
2.0 L/122 2.0L/- TBD - 3.0 L/183
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
288 @ 3800 237 @ 5000 429 @ 6100
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 Turbocharged Gas I4 Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
310 258 @ 1500-4000 384 @ 1800
Engine Order Code
NA LSY NA
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
26 26 23
Estimated Battery Range (mi)
21 - -
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined
64 - -
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
- 32 27
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
- 23 21
Transmission
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.11 2.15 2.25
Trans Type
8 10 9
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67 0.85 0.72
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.28 1.52 1.21
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.32 4.87 4.80
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.14 2.99 3.24
Trans Order Code
2TB MHS 421
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84 1.00 0.86
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
Tenth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.64 -
Clutch Size (in)
- N/A -
Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.69 -
Summary
Vehicle Name
BMW 5 Series Cadillac CT5 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Body Style
Sedan Sedan 4MATIC+ Cabriolet
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Five-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link NA Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone MacPherson Strut Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone NA Multi-Link
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- - TBD - -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- - TBD - -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- - TBD - -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- - TBD - -
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- NA -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- NA -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- NA -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- NA -
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
- 6.8 7.6
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
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Overall Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
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Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating
-

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