Poll BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes E Class

[Jacke]

 

[Gor134]

I know it's dated but I would include the A6 in this as well. The A6's lines are just so much better than either imo. Otherwise, new E Class over the 5er, even though I am usually preferential of the BMWs.

 

[Merc1]

The A6 is Audi’s best proportioned sedan by far. The A4 and especially the A8 scream FWD in their proportions.

M

 

[LaArtist]

E class hands down!

 

[Serpens]

Yeah the E-class easily wins this one. i5 vs. EQE however...neither bother me but the i5 wins that competition.

 

[SKY]

Yeah the E-class easily wins this one. i5 vs. EQE however...neither bother me but the i5 wins that competition.

I hope the new MB EVs start to look better when the company moves away from the EQ line up. Guess the W224 S-Class will be the first real test for the brand.

 

[Serpens]

I hope the new MB EVs start to look better when the company moves away from the EQ line up. Guess the W224 S-Class will be the first real test for the brand.

The 2024 CLA will look like an evolution of previous CLAs so that's test #1. Test #2 and #3 are actually coming with the electric C-class and GLC that we should be seeing in 2025-2026.

 

[rollo]

E is more elegant and the 5 is more bold.

 

[SKY]

The 2024 CLA will look like an evolution of previous CLAs so that's test #1. Test #2 and #3 are actually coming with the electric C-class and GLC that we should be seeing in 2025-2026.

Hmm? How are we seeing C and GLC EVs before the S-Class, which debuted earlier?

 

[Serpens]

Hmm? How are we seeing C and GLC EVs before the S-Class, which debuted earlier?

I have no idea how MB plans to manage this, but this has been the consistent narrative for over a year. My internal contacts have been stating it and so do websites like jesmb.de which rarely present misinformation.

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

ICE
Exterior design: E >> 5er; there isn't any aspect of the G60 I like more than the G30 LCI. It looks a bit too tall. The only part I like is the side's surface detailing.
Powertrain line-up for the USA: E = 5er. Pretty much a draw in that respect.

pure EV
Exterior design: EQE < i5er. After seeing them IRL, I am not as miffed by the 3-box EQ design language as I once was, but the i5 has a slight edge.
Powertrain line-up: ? While I am not anti-EV, considering it's not something I am ready to consider at this point, so I can't be bother to dive into the details. I am sure they are relatively comparable. At this point I'd consider 1) range, 2) time it takes to charge to 80%, and 3) speed/acceleration, in that order of importance.

ICE/pure EV
Interior design: E (non-Superscreen) = 5er; E (Superscreen) < 5er. The interior is a now-standard BMW affair. I have more faith in BMW's interior materials than I do Merc's.

 

[GTA45E]

 

[Centurion]

ICE
Exterior design: E >> 5er; there isn't any aspect of the G60 I like more than the G30 LCI. It looks a bit too tall. The only part I like is the side's surface detailing.
Powertrain line-up for the USA: E = 5er. Pretty much a draw in that respect.

pure EV
Exterior design: EQE < i5er. After seeing them IRL, I am not as miffed by the 3-box EQ design language as I once was, but the i5 has a slight edge.
Powertrain line-up: ? While I am not anti-EV, considering it's not something I am ready to consider at this point, so I can't be bother to dive into the details. I am sure they are relatively comparable. At this point I'd consider 1) range, 2) time it takes to charge to 80%, and 3) speed/acceleration, in that order of importance.

ICE/pure EV
Interior design: E (non-Superscreen) = 5er; E (Superscreen) < 5er. The interior is a now-standard BMW affair. I have more faith in BMW's interior materials than I do Merc's.

Agree with everything.

For me the choice between either car is black and white:

I want a BEV: i5 over EQE
I want an ICE: E because G60 ICE options are extremely limited for the UK.

 

[Rolf]

E-class wins hands down. It is a more cohesive design than the awkward 5-series. The interior is also surprisingly more expensive looking than the 5 as well, although both cars can see very much evidence of cost cutting in their interiors.

 

[dalab]

Something indisputable is the enormous work carried out in favor of differentiating the 5 from the 7 and the 3 and from any of the line in general, totally opposite to what Mercedes does between the S, the E and the C.

Quote "The Mercedes is smooth and understated, looking like a luxurious executive car. While the 5 Series is sharper, sportier and more aggressive. So both cars are handsome, I’d say that this is a tie and your personal taste will matter more here. If you like sportier cars, you’ll like the 5 Series. If you prefer luxury, go for the E-Class."

Photo Comparison: 2024 BMW 5 Series vs 2024 Mercedes E-Class

Now that the new 2024 BMW 5 Series is finally here, we take a look at how its design compares to the new Mercedes E-Class.

www.bmwblog.com

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Wow. This is the first time that the Mercedes E has taken a clear lead over the 5 in many respects IMO. I think approaching the E more as it's own thing rather than an upsized C, which is what I felt about the W212 and W213 internally and externally, has helped significantly.

The interior of the E looks LUSH compared to the 5, and the stitching etc. missing from the 5 helps significantly in this respect. This is judging from the pictures only though, so the 5 may well have better overall material finish and build in person.

 

[dalab]

 

[Merc1]

The 5er is a bigger step forward than the E, but it isn't a prettier car. The E is familiar and I can see where some would say it's dull or the same old thing. Either way it's the E for me here until I see both of them in person. The BMW's side profile is that of a crossover, that polar opposite of what a 5-Series should be.

M

 

[martinbo]

. The BMW's side profile is that of a crossover, that polar opposite of what a 5-Series should be.

That's exactly the main issue I have with it. It looks like a 5 series Cross-Country / allroad / All-Terrain.

 

[Jonathan19]

Mercedes E Class anyday.