Compare the BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class
AI generated from our expert reviews
Both executive saloons make it easy for you to get comfortable behind the wheel, offering plenty of adjustability in the driver's seat and steering wheel. Each cabin features generally plush materials alongside a few cheaper plastic pieces, and both cars scored five stars in Euro NCAP crash testing. Practicality separates them in a few areas: the Mercedes-Benz E-Class can tow more and provides more cabin storage space than the BMW 5 Series. When you connect Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, the BMW displays them across the entire screen, whereas they do not quite fill the display in the Mercedes-Benz. On twisty roads, the E-Class gives you a good sense of how much grip the front tyres have, whilst the 5 Series suffers from rather numb steering that delivers little feedback about your available grip.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type Saloons | Body type Saloons |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 520 litres (4 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 540 litres (4 suitcases) Best |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 5,060 mm x 1,900 mm x 1,515 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,949 mm x 1,880 mm x 1,480 mm |
| Towing capacity 2,000 kg | Towing capacity 2,100 kg Best |
| First year tax rate £560 | First year tax rate £560 |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 520i Auto | Engine name E200 9G-Tronic |
| Engine size 2.0 L Petrol • 208 BHP | Engine size 2.0 L Petrol • 204 BHP |
| Body type Saloons | Body type Saloons |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
| Forward gears 8 | Forward gears 9 |
| Acceleration 7.5 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 7.5 s (0-60 mph) |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 4 | Number of doors 4 |
| Boot (seats up) 520 litres | Boot (seats up) 540 litres Best |
| Length 5,060 mm | Length 4,949 mm |
| Width 1,900 mm | Width 1,880 mm |
| Height 1,515 mm | Height 1,480 mm |
| Wheelbase 3.0 m | Wheelbase 2.96 m |
| Turning circle 11.8 m | Turning circle 12.0 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.