2016 BMW 5 Series Diesel vs. 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Diesel
2016 BMW 5 Series Diesel vs. 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Diesel - Front Left Comparison
2016 BMW 5 Series Diesel vs. 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Diesel - Rear Right Comparison
2016 BMW 5 Series Diesel vs. 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Diesel - Dashboard Comparison
2016 BMW 5 Series Diesel vs. 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Diesel - Side ComparisonWhat is the main difference between 5 Series Diesel and E-Class Sedan Diesel?
Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, powertrain, market segment, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the horsepower, starting price, and fuel economy. First of all, there is a $5,550 difference in the base MSRP. The 2016 BMW 5 Series Diesel has a higher starting price than the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Diesel. And finally, the 2016 5 Series Diesel has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2015 E-Class Sedan Diesel gets 2 more mpg. Among similarities are the body structure, powertrain, market segment, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 3.0 L, Turbo, Diesel, Auto, RWD
- 2.1 L, Turbo, Diesel, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$57,350
$51,800
Engine
Engine
3.0L Inline-6 Turbo Diesel
2.1L Inline-4 Twin-Turbo Diesel
Horsepower
Horsepower
255 hp
195 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
5.8 sec
7.9 sec
City MPG
City MPG
26 MPG
28 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
38 MPG
42 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
30 MPG
33 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
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
2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Diesel
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,650
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Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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