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

2021 BMW 5-Series

#8 in Luxury Mid-Size Cars

2021 Cadillac CT5

#12 in Luxury Mid-Size Cars

2021 Mercedes-Benz E Class

#1 in Coupes

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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

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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

7.3

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7.0

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7.8

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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.

TCC Likes

Mild-hybrid turbo-6
Spacious interior
Performance and efficiency options

Bold lines
Healthy turbo power
Slick 10-speed automatic

Exudes style and class
Excellent voice commands
Augmented video navigation

TCC Dislikes

Keeps getting bigger
Leather seats cost extra
Expensive options

Style not for everyone
Not as pampering as rivals
Rear-seat head room not idea for taller people

Black plastic console
New capacitive steering wheel controls
Synthetic leather in a $60,000 car?

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

23 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

32 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Mid-Size

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

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

Second Hip Room (in)

53.7

51.5

Front Hip Room (in)

53.7

58.7

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)

195.8

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)

11.9

9.5

Brakes

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

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)

39.4

39.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Electric Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

258

QBC

R02

Front Tire Size

P245/45HR18

245/45R18

P245/40ZR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

258

QBC

R02

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45HR18

245/45R18

P275/35ZR19

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4222

3659

4566

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 x - TBD -

19 X 8

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

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4

Turbocharged Gas I4

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6

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

288 @ 3800

237 @ 5000

429 @ 6100

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

27 (2020)

Battery Range (mi)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

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

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)

3.32

4.87

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.99

3.24

Clutch Size (in)

N/A

Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

Tenth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

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

Five-Link

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- 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

6.8

7.6

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

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2021 Cadillac CT5

2021 CT5 selection improving; 2020s almost gone
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2021 Mercedes-Benz E Class

2021 E-Class available now
Lease: From $589/mo.
Discounts: Up to $500 off (sedan only)
Financing: 0% APR for 36 mo.

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