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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs BMW 5-Series

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mercedes-Benz E-Class or BMW 5-Series? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between E-Class and 5-Series. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price starts at Rs.78.51 Lakh (ex-showroom) for E 200 and BMW 5-Series Price starts at Rs.72.35 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 530 Li M Sport Aluminium Satinated 2.0L Turbo Petrol 8-Speed AT. Mercedes-Benz E-Class is 4 cylinder, 1999 cc Engine can generate 201 bhp @ 5800-4000 rpm power whereas BMW 5-Series is a 4 cylinder, 1998 cc Engine can generate 255 bhp @ 4500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, E-Class provides a mileage of 16.1 kmpl (base model), and 5-Series has a mileage of 15.7 kmpl (base model).

E-Class vs 5-Series

Key HighlightsMercedes-Benz E-ClassBMW 5-Series
PriceRs.78.51 LakhRs.72.35 Lakh
Engine Capacity1999 cc1998 cc
Power201 bhp @ 5800-4000 rpm255 bhp @ 4500 rpm
Mileage/Range16.1 kmpl15.7 kmpl
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 200 car
E 200
Rs. 78.51 Lakh
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BMW 5-Series 530 Li M Sport Aluminium Satinated 2.0L Turbo Petrol 8-Speed AT car
530 Li M Sport Aluminium Satinated 2.0L Turbo Petrol 8-Speed AT
Rs. 72.35 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
90.77 Lakh
Price Breakup
83.64 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.8
4.7
Boot Space (Litres)
540 Litres
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Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Engine Displacement
1999 cc
1998 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
201 bhp @ 5800-4000 rpm
255 bhp @ 4500 rpm
Colors
Images
E-Class Images
E-Class Images
E-Class Images
5-Series Images
5-Series Images
5-Series Images
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
Independent MacPherson strut
Comfort Suspension with stroke-dependent damper technology
Rear Suspension
Independent Multi-link
Independent Multi-link
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel
No, With Puncture Kit
{225/55 R18}& Alloy Wheels
Front Tyre Size
225 / 55 R18
19 inch
Rear Tyre Size
225 / 55 R18
19 inchs
Wheels Size
18-inch
R18
Wheels Type
Alloy Wheels
Alloy Wheels

Exterior

Power Windows
check
Front & Rear With Auto Up & Down (All Four)
Rear Wiper
Rear Defogger
check
check
Daytime Running Lights
check
check
Automatic Headlamps
check
check
Follow Me Home Headlamps
check
check
Outside door handles
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Bumpers
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Antenna
Glass Antenna
Sharkfin
Rear Spoiler
Roof Rails
Bonnet
Manual Lift
Manual Lift
Outside Mirrors
Electrically Adjustable
Electrically Adjustable
Tail Gate
Powered
Powered
Outside Rear View Mirrors
Body Coloured With Indicators
Body Coloured With Indicators

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
-
check
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
check
check
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
-
check
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
check
check

Infotainment & Communication

Voice Command
-
check
Infotainment Screen
check
check
Multifunction Display
check
check
Touchscreen Size
12.3 inch
14.9 inches
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Bluetooth Compatibility
check
check
Gesture Control
check
Integrated Music System
Standard Company Fitted
Premium Type
Speakers
8
16
AM/FM Radio
check
check
Wireless Charger
Yes - Front
Yes - Front
Front tweeters
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Android Auto and Apple Carplay
Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay
Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
3 Years/40000 Kms
Extended Warranty
Upto 6 Years
Upto 6 Years/120000 Kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1999 cc
1998 cc
Engine Type
M254 4-Cylinder Petrol
530Li
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gears
9
8
Power
201 bhp @ 5800-4000 rpm
255 bhp @ 4500 rpm
Torque
320 Nm @ 1600 rpm
400 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
ARAI Certified Economy
16.1 kmpl
15.7 kmpl
Top Speed
240 kmph
250 kmph
Acceleration
7.5 secs (0-100 km/h)
6.1 secs (0-100 km/h)
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
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Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
Front Row
Ventilated Seats Type
Cooled
AC
check
check
Rear AC Vents
check
check
Automatic climate control
check
check
Heater
check
check
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
-
check
Cruise Control
check
check
Start / Stop Button
check
check
Power Steering
check
check
Multifunction Steering Wheel
check
check
Leather streering wheels
check
check
Drive Modes
4
3
Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Smart Key
Parking Assist
check
check

Safety

Airbags
8
9
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
check
check
Overspeed Warning
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1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
check
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
check
check
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
check
check
ASR / Traction Control
check
check
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
check
check
Lane Departure Warning
check
-
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
check
-
Seat Belt Warning
check
check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
check
-
Rear Middle Head Rest
check
-
Hill Assist
check
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
5092 mm
5165 mm
Width
1860 mm
2156 mm
Height
1493 mm
1518 mm
Wheelbase
2961 mm
3105 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
4
4
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 Litres
60 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6.5 Litres
5.5 Litres
Boot Space
540 Litres
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Body Type
Sedan
Sedan

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Even in 2024, Mercedes offers a diesel E-Class, unlike rivals like the 5 Series or A6, which are petrol-only
  • The Superscreen setup, consisting of three screens at the front, is available with every variant
  • The rear seat experience is very close to what the bigger S-Class offers, which starts at Rs 1.77 Cr.
  • The company also launched a performance variant, the E 450 4Matic, to cater to enthusiasts.
  • The Burmester 4D Surround Sound System transforms ordinary rides into concerts
  • Rear seats can be adjusted in multiple ways, elevating the experience
  • A big step forward from the previous generation in every department
  • Well-priced sedan in the segment
  • Spacious cabin with a good room for the rear seat passenger
  • Comfortable seating with well-cushioned seats
  • Feature-loaded interior with features such as 14.9-inch infotainment, 4-zone climate control, 18-speaker Bower & Wilkins sound system, and others
  • Good ride and handling
  • Smooth and refined petrol engine with an abundance of torque
  • Smooth 8-speed torque converter automatic transmission
  • Best-in-class dimensions
  • Good safety features on offer such as 8-airbags, dynamic brake control, cornering brake control, ADAS, and more
Cons
  • The main rival, the BMW 5 Series, starts at 72.90 lakh, which is 5.6 lakh cheaper than the E-Class
  • The three-screen setup is more of a showoff, as the front passenger really doesn’t need a dedicated screen.
  • Fingerprint smudges on the screens are annoying and spoil the look.
  • Due to its long wheelbase, one has to be careful when crossing a large bump
  • No diesel or any other engine on offer
  • Polarising looks, the stretched kidney grille might be an eyesore for some customers
  • Polarising looks, the stretched kidney grille might be an eyesore for some customers
  • Rear occupants get limited features and controls
  • The rear seats are fixed on a single angle, and there is no recline function for the rear seat
  • No rear sunblinds and seat ventilation
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Detailed Comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW 5-Series

Safety

E-Class comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Lane Departure Warning, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Blind Spot Detection, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning, Blind Spot Monitor, ADAS, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera. 5-Series has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Blind Spot Detection, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, ADAS, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera.

Body

E-Class has doors and seats. It is an with 540 Litres boot space, 66 Litres fuel tank capacity. It is 1860 mm wide, 1493 mm high and 5092 mm long. It has kerb weight and 2961 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, 5-Series is an with doors and seats ,60 Litres fuel tank capacity, It has 1518 mm height, 5165 mm length, 2156 mm width, .

Transmission

Mercedes-Benz E-Class comes with RWD and 9 Automatic transmission. And 5-Series comes with RWD and 8 Automatic transmission.

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      Srujana
      2 Year ago
      5.0
      I purchased E220d in Mercedes Benz silver star. Their services were very good and had a great experience with Mercedes Benz and thanks to team silver star.
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      Nagalakshmi
      2 Year ago
      5.0
      Mercedes Benz E-class car was good and test drive is also available and sales consultant team at Mercedes Benz Silver Star was good enough to explain every model in the showroom.
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      vyshnavi
      2 Year ago
      5.0
      Buying experience was good and driving experience was awesome. The showroom experience was amazing. I visited mercedes benz silver star banjara hills.
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      John
      3 Year ago
      5.0
      It is very comfortable and it's pick up is very good
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      Sukanta K Dash
      3 Year ago
      4.7
      Very good to drive Mercedes E250. It has elegance
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