2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs 2026 BMW 5 Series Comparison

2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs 2026 BMW 5 Series
2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2026 BMW 5 Series
Max Available Horsepower
  577 hp 483 hp
Transmission
  9-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic
Curb Weight
  4,244 lbs 4,894 lbs

2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs 2026 BMW 5 Series

Serving Warwick, RI

Among midsize sedans, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the BMW 5 Series are among the most luxurious and coveted options available. The 2026 BMW 5 Series introduces no updates, so it can be compared to the 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. What should you be aware of about the E-Class and the 5 Series before finalizing your next luxury sedan purchase?

Performance

Several powertrains are available for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. These begin with the turbo 2.0-liter, four-cylinder, 255-horsepower system. It features a nine-speed automatic transmission and adaptive suspension dampers. The most advanced engine available is found in the Mercedes-AMG® E 53 4MATIC®. This trim level comes with a turbo 3.0-liter, six-cylinder engine that produces 577 horsepower. This is a plug-in hybrid system that has up to a 42-mile all-electric range.

The 2026 BMW 5 Series comes with a comparable entry-level engine. This model is also available with a 483-horsepower, plug-in hybrid system. It offers up to a 33-mile all-electric range.

Appearance

The gorgeous Mercedes-Benz E-Class has a powerful yet regal look thanks to its tall, long hood and dramatically curved hood. Over the sides, the E-Class shows off a small air inlet near the front fender as well as crisply accented side contouring. The front of the E-Class is designed with captivating LED headlights mounted at an angle. These lights are styled with an upper LED bar and a pair of wavy lower LED bars.

The 5 Series, on the other hand, has a longer roof with a gently angled hood. The sides have a smooth surface, and they are supported by a body-colored ledge at the bottom of the doors. At the front, the 5 Series has a slightly squared-off, kidney-style grille with a chrome surround. The slender headlights are designed with a pair of thin, angled LED bars.

Features

The E-Class is remarkably equipped across every trim level. Some of the available or included features are automated parking assistance, a front-view camera, a premium sound system, Dolby Atmos speakers, lane keeping, heated seats, massaging front seats, a dashboard camera, a 12.3-inch passenger screen mated with a 14.4-inch central display screen, and more.

The 5 Series offers standard features like a decent sound system, a charging pad, a digital instrument panel, heated front seats, synthetic leather upholstery, forward collision mitigation, a heated steering wheel, and several additional features.

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