The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a natural rival for the BMW 5-Series.
Like the BMW, the E-Class spans a wide performance spectrum but Mercedes does more with its exterior.
The Audi A6 is comparatively sedate, but there are wagon variants available that we like.
The Genesis G80 has fewer engine options, but a longer warranty.
The Volvo S90 is an outlier featuring an interior dripping with class and calm.
The Lexus GS is on its way out, but it’s aged well.
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The 2020 BMW 5-Series is the goldilocks mid-sizer with a roundel on the hood: comfortable, powerful, and luxurious. |
The 2020 Audi A6 is as good as mid-size luxury sedans get—for those still shopping sedans. |
The 2020 Lexus GS is a stylish, sporty sedan for nonconformists. |
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The 2020 Volvo S90 is a mid-size luxury sedan that's an antidote for buyers wary of the German same-ness. |
The 2020 Genesis G80 offers smooth power and attainable luxury for much less than the competition. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $53,900 | $54,900 | $51,065 | $54,050 | $50,550 | $42,550 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 15 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy |
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| Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 | Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Turbo/Supercharger Premium Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded V-6 |
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| Mid-Size Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Large Cars |
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| 530e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid | Premium 45 TFSI quattro | GS 350 AWD | E 350 RWD Sedan | T6 AWD Momentum | 3.8L RWD |
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| Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sedan | quattro Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2020 BMW 5-Series vs. 2020 Audi A6 | 2020 BMW 5-Series vs. 2020 Lexus GS | 2020 BMW 5-Series vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz E Class | 2020 BMW 5-Series vs. 2020 Volvo S90 | 2020 BMW 5-Series vs. 2020 Genesis G80 | |
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