2019 Mercedes-Benz E Class vs. Its Competition

2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 coupe
Andrew Ganz Andrew Ganz Senior Editor

No automaker matches the breadth and depth of the Benz E-Class range.

Audi comes closest with its A6 and A7, two sublime takes on mid-size luxury that can be mild or manic between basic turbo-4 and RS guise.

The BMW 5-Series is more focused than before and its right-priced plug-in hybrid trim is tempting.

The understated Volvo S90 makes its mark on its serene styling and spacious rear seat—don’t buy any luxury sedan without driving one.

Cadillac and Lexus feel poised to exit the sedan market in favor of crossovers, but they haven’t pulled the trigger yet.

2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 coupe2019 Mercedes-Benz E Class
Browse Used Listings		2019 Audi A62019 Audi A6
Browse Used Listings		2019 BMW M5 Compettiion2019 BMW 5-Series
Browse Used Listings		2019 Cadillac CT6-V2019 Cadillac CT6
Browse Used Listings		2019 Lexus GS2019 Lexus GS
Browse Used Listings		2019 Volvo S902019 Volvo S90
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Quick Specs
7.8
With two new engine options, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reminds us that life is good at the top.
7.0
The 2019 Audi A6 is a mid-size luxury sedan that skips flash and fast for a comfortable ride with an understated exterior.
7.0
The 2019 BMW M5 sedan is a high-performance luxury car without compromise and few rivals.
The 2019 Cadillac CT6 is smarter and more powerful, but will that put it on more driver's radars?
5.6
The 2019 Lexus GS is a handsome mid-size luxury sedan with value on its side.
7.2
The 2019 Volvo S90 is a superlative and comfortable mid-size luxury sedan with a brain.
MSRP From     
$53,500$54,100$53,400$50,495$46,860$47,350
Gas Mileage     
15 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy22 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy15 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy14 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy16 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy21 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy
Engine     
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4Gas V6Premium Unleaded V-6Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
EPA Class     
Midsize CarsMid-Size CarsCompact CarsLarge CarsMid-Size CarsMidsize Cars
Style Name     
E 300 RWD SedanPremium 45 TFSI quattro530e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid4-Door Sedan 3.6L Luxury AWDGS 350 AWDT5 FWD Momentum
Drivetrain     
Rear Wheel DriveAll WheelRear Wheel DriveAll Wheel DriveAll WheelFront Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity     
555555
Passenger Doors     
N/AN/AN/A4N/AN/A
Body Style     
Sedanquattro SedanSedanSedanSedanSedan
Transmission     
Automatic w/ODAuto-Shift Manual w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomaticAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
 2019 Mercedes-Benz E Class vs. 2019 Audi A62019 Mercedes-Benz E Class vs. 2019 BMW 5-Series2019 Mercedes-Benz E Class vs. 2019 Cadillac CT62019 Mercedes-Benz E Class vs. 2019 Lexus GS2019 Mercedes-Benz E Class vs. 2019 Volvo S90