2016 BMW 5 Series Diesel vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan

Image Comparison

Compare images of 2016 BMW 5 Series Diesel and 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan by choosing the desired model and trim and then selecting the comparison image.

What is the main difference between 5 Series Diesel and E-Class Sedan?

Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, starting price, ground shadow size, and height, than differences, like the powertrain, fuel economy, horsepower, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan has a more powerful engine than the 2016 BMW 5 Series Diesel, and it gets 7.5 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. Also, the 2016 E-Class Sedan seats two more passengers than the 2016 5 Series Diesel. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, starting price, ground shadow size, and height.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
    
   
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 3.0 L, Turbo, Diesel, Auto, RWD
  • 3.5 L, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$57,350
$53,100
Engine
Engine
3.0L Inline-6 Turbo Diesel
3.5L V-6
Horsepower
Horsepower
255 hp
302 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
5.8 sec
6.5 sec
City MPG
City MPG
26 MPG
20 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
38 MPG
28 - 29 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
30 MPG
23 MPG
Width
Width
82.4 in
81.5 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.2 in
73.0 in
Length
Length
193.4 in
192.1 in
Height
Height
57.6 in
57.1 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
116.9 in
113.2 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
98.3 ft2
97.4 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5 - 7
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
40.5 in
37.9 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.4 in
41.3 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
58.3 in
57.8 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
38.3 in
38.2 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.3 in
35.8 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
56.2 in
56.9 in

Costs

2016 BMW 5 Series Diesel

2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,650
$3,050 - $3,150
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
-
-
Lease Due
Lease Due
-
-
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
-
-
2016 BMW 5 Series Diesel vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan - Front Left Comparison2016 BMW 5 Series Diesel vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan - Front Left Comparison
2016 BMW 5 Series Diesel vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan - Rear Right Comparison2016 BMW 5 Series Diesel vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan - Rear Right Comparison
2016 BMW 5 Series Diesel vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan - Dashboard Comparison2016 BMW 5 Series Diesel vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan - Dashboard Comparison
2016 BMW 5 Series Diesel vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan - Side Comparison2016 BMW 5 Series Diesel vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan - Side Comparison
Comparison List:
Comparison list is empty, please add cars.