2022 BMW 5-Series vs 2022 Mercedes-Benz E Class

2022 BMW 5-Series

2022 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	$52,160	$55,550
5 Series 530e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$54,300	$57,850
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	$56,255	$59,950
5 Series 540i xDrive Sedan	22	29	$58,395	$62,250
5 Series M550i xDrive Sedan	17	25	$71,925	$76,800
M5 CS Sedan	15	21	$132,560	$142,000
M5 Sedan	15	21	$96,940	$103,700

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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	$79,711	$84,350
E-Class AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Coupe	21	28	$73,332	$77,600
E-Class AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Sedan	22	29	$70,875	$75,000
E-Class AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+ Sedan	16	23	$102,533	$108,500
E-Class AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+ Wagon	16	23	$107,258	$113,500
E-Class E 350 4MATIC Sedan	21	29	$54,290	$57,450
E-Class E 350 RWD Sedan	23	31	$51,928	$54,950
E-Class E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain Wagon	21	28	$64,638	$68,400
E-Class E 450 4MATIC Convertible	22	29	$71,584	$75,750
E-Class E 450 4MATIC Coupe	21	30	$64,827	$68,600
E-Class E 450 4MATIC Sedan	23	30	$59,299	$62,750
E-Class E 450 RWD Convertible	22	29	$69,221	$73,250
E-Class E 450 RWD Coupe	22	29	$62,465	$66,100

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$52,160

$79,711

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$55,550

$84,350

Monthly Payment Estimate

$926 / month

$1406 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.5

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2022 BMW 5-Series still signals success, in any variant.

Four body styles, four powertrains, and myriad options let the 2022 Mercedes E-Class cast a wide net.

TCC Likes

Mild-hybrid turbo-6
Roomy interior
Range of performance options

Balances style and sport
Balances power and efficiency
Balances cutting edge and classic

TCC Dislikes

Keeps getting bigger
Leather seats cost extra
Anything but white or black costs extra

No more AMG E63
Gloss-black console
Vague capacitive steering wheel controls

Fuel Economy

City

Coming Soon

21 mpg

Highway

Coming Soon

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

56.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.8

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

36.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

48.3

Front Head Room (in)

38.8

40.7

Second Hip Room (in)

51.5

Front Hip Room (in)

58.7

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

58.4

56.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.2

62.8

Wheelbase (in)

117.1

113.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.5

73.2

Track Width, Front (in)

63.1

64.1

Length, Overall (in)

195.8

190.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

9.5

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.1

17.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.4

39.7

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/40HR19

P275/35ZR19

Rear Tire Order Code

258

Front Tire Size

P245/40HR19

P245/40ZR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

258

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4222

4566

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

19 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

288 @ 3800

429 @ 6100

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

310

384 @ 1800

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

23 (2021)

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

21 (2021)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

27 (2021)

Transmission

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

2.25

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.72

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.24

Trans Order Code

2TB

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.86

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

5.35

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.23

3.07

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 5 Series

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Body Style

Sedan

4MATIC+ Cabriolet

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

850

Emissions

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

7.6 (2021)

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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Financing: From 3.49% APR for 60 months

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2022 Mercedes-Benz E Class

2022 E-Class is available
Lease: From $719/month
Rebates: No cash offers
Financing: No financing offers

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