2022 BMW 5 Series vs. 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2022 BMW 5 Series and 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2022 BMW 5 Series and the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

When comparing the 2022 BMW 5 Series's and the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class's specifications and ratings, the 2022 BMW 5 Series has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2022 BMW 5 Series's and the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a better car than the 2022 BMW 5 Series.

Pricing: A used 2022 BMW 5 Series ranges from $31,989 to $63,940 while a used 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is priced between $40,885 to $69,987.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2022 BMW 5 Series loses 57.1 percent of its value and the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class loses 51.9 percent of its value. This means the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class retains 5.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2022 BMW 5 Series.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW 5 Series is 7.7 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz E-Class' quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the BMW 5 Series being ranked 11 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class being ranked 4 out of 29.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW 5 Series is 8.2 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz E-Class the reliability rating is 8.3 out of 10. This gives the Mercedes-Benz E-Class a slight advantage in reliability compared to the BMW 5 Series.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2022 BMW 5 Series’s base engine makes 248 horsepower, and the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class base engine makes 255 horsepower. The 5 Series is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 594 miles. The E-Class is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 539 miles. This gives the 2022 BMW 5 Series the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Both models use premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize cars, the 2022 BMW 5 Series has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has the advantage in the areas of front leg room, rear head room and rear shoulder room.

Safety Ratings: The 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.