- Comparisons
2015 BMW 5 Series vs. 2015 Mercedes E-Class

2015 BMW 3 Series

2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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Really Good
You should buy it
Really Good
You should buy it
Our User's Take
What owners think
Would Buy Again
26 Ratings
Would Buy Again
5 Ratings
Similarities
- Both brands offer a wide array of engine choices, from six-cylinder versions to turbocharged V8s to fuel-sipping diesel options.
- Tight handling, refined interiors and a smooth ride are found on both the BMW and Mercedes.
- This is German engineering, so be prepared to pay for it; reviews of both cars dinged them for getting expensive after even modest options.
Differences
- The BMW is available with a base four-cylinder engine (which is turbocharged) while the 2015 E Class doesn’t have this option.
- While the styling of the BMW isn’t excessive, reviewers generally praised it more than the staid E Class.
- The 2015 E Class is also available in Coupe and Wagon variants, versus the sedan-only 5 Series.
- Reviewers complained about the tight rear seat on the BMW and the sometimes confusing dashboard and navigation controls on the Mercedes.
Autolist’s take
Sedans of this size have been the bread and butter of Mercedes and BMW for decades, so they each know how to build an impressive car. While the Mercedes has bank vault-like build quality and plenty of impressive safety features, we like the 5 Series for its overall approach to luxury: it does it all and it does it all with more style than the Benz. We say 'Buy the 5 Series'.
Cost of Ownership
2015 BMW 3 Series
2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Annual Fuel Costs
Fuel Economy
Safety
2015 BMW 3 Series
2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Safety Features
Interior
2015 BMW 3 Series
2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Interior Features
Technology
Under the Hood
2015 BMW 3 Series
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Powertrain
Drivetrain
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