Nowadays, as people's economic level is getting higher and higher, for many consumers with sufficient car purchase budgets, if you want to choose a luxury brand of medium and large sedan, you will generally give priority to the models of three brands: BMW , Mercedes-Benz and Audi . Among them, BMW's BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz's Mercedes-Benz E-Class are each star models among their own brands. With their excellent product strength and user reputation, they have performed very well in the market. Today, the editor will take the BMW 5 Series 2022 facelifted 525Li luxury set (guided price 433,900 yuan) and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2023 E 260 L sedan (guided price 440,100 yuan) as examples to analyze the comprehensive strength of these two cars and how to choose.
In terms of appearance, the BMW 5 Series is stylish and dynamic. The front face is equipped with a family-style double kidney air intake grille shape, and the surface is decorated with chrome, which enhances a certain sense of class. The LED headlights on both sides are stylish and beautiful, and are equipped with automatic headlights, adaptive high and low beams, daytime running lights, headlight follow-up steering (AFS), headlight height adjustment and delayed closing. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has a fashionable and elegant front face. The Mercedes-Benz logo on the hood is not angry. The front face is equipped with a large-size air intake grille shape, and the surface is made of a large amount of chrome, which looks more refined. The LED headlights on both sides are small and exquisite in shape, and are equipped with automatic headlights, daytime running lights, headlight height adjustment and delayed closing functions. Optional geometric multi-beam lighting feature features.
0 On the side of the body, the BMW 5 Series looks very slender thanks to the body length of 5106mm. The sharp waistline design is very sharp, and the underside of the car door is concave, highlighting a certain sense of layering. The 18-inch multi-spoke rims are stylish and sporty, with front/rear tire specifications and sizes of 245/45 R18. The sides of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class adopt a through-type waistline design, stretching the visual length of the entire side. The windows are decorated with chrome trim, which enhances a certain sense of class. The 18-inch multi-spoke rims have a stylish and beautiful shape, and the front/rear tire specifications are 245/45 R18.
The rear of the vehicle is compact and dynamic, and the trunk lid adopts a concave treatment, highlighting a certain sense of layering. The LED taillights on both sides are stylish and three-dimensional, and have a certain degree of recognition when lit. The bottom adopts a double-sided single-out exhaust method, which enhances a certain sense of sportiness. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has a round and full tail design, and an chrome trim is installed under the logo, which looks more refined. The blackened LED taillights on both sides are stylish and beautiful, and the bottom adopts a double-sided single-out exhaust layout, adding a certain sporty atmosphere. In terms of interior, the BMW 5 Series adopts a surround design style, with a simple and clear functional area and easy to get started. The interior color scheme of the Mocha color looks more advanced, and the imitation wood grain decorative panel on the center console enhances a certain sense of class. The three-spoke multi-function leather steering wheel has a delicate feel, supports four-way electric adjustments on the upper and lower front and rear, and is equipped with memory function. The instrument panel uses a 12.3-inch full LCD screen, while the center console is equipped with a 12.3-inch LCD screen. It has rich technological configurations and is equipped with mainstream interconnection functions. The active safety configuration is relatively average, and only supports forward collision warning and fatigue driving prompt functions. The interior of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class adopts a dual-screen design style, which has a certain sense of technology. The double color combination of chestnut brown/coffee brown interior looks more advanced, and the imitation wood grain decorative panel on the center console highlights a certain luxurious atmosphere. The three-spoke multi-function leather steering wheel has a moderate size, supports four-way adjustments on the upper and lower front and rear, and is equipped with gear shifting function. The instrument panel uses a 12.3-inch full LCD screen with a high resolution. The center console is also equipped with a 12.3-inch LCD screen, and functions such as GPS navigation system, Bluetooth/car phone, CarLife, CarPlay, Internet of Vehicles and voice recognition control system are all equipped. In terms of active safety configuration, there is one more active braking function than the BMW 5 Series. In terms of space, the length, width and height of the BMW 5 Series are 5106x1868x1500mm, and the wheelbase is 3105mm.The overall riding performance of the second row is very spacious, with large and thick seats, made of imitation leather, and the central passage has a high bulge, which will have a certain impact on the comfort of the middle passengers in the rear row. The length, width and height of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class are 5078x1860x1480mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 3079mm. The second row of riding space is pretty good. The seats are made of imitation leather, the cushion area of the middle seat is small, and the central passage has a certain bulge, which will have a certain impact on the comfort of the middle passengers in the rear row.
power, BMW 5 Series is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine , with a maximum power of 135kW (184Ps), a maximum torque of 290N·m, and is matched with an 8-speed manual-automatic transmission. The official acceleration time of 100 kilometers is 8.6s, and the NEDC comprehensive fuel consumption is 6.5L/100km. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 145kW (197Ps), a maximum torque of 320N·m, and is matched with a 9-speed manual-automatic transmission. The official acceleration time of 100 kilometers is 7.5 seconds, and the NEDC comprehensive fuel consumption is 7.3L/100km.
Editor's summary: After the above comparison and analysis, the comprehensive product strength of the two cars is equal. The BMW 5 Series focuses on young sports style, while the Mercedes-Benz E-Class focuses on calm business style. In terms of active safety configuration and power level, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is slightly better than the BMW 5 Series, and the BMW 5 Series is better than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class in terms of fuel economy. If it is for consumers who like driving and pay attention to handling, the editor recommends choosing the BMW 5 Series. If you like exquisite and elegant style and occasionally need business reception, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a good choice.
