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Compare BMW 5 Series Sedan vs Lexus IS vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan

BMW 5 Series Sedan
2020 BMW 5 Series Sedan
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$53,900
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.9
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Lexus IS
2019 Lexus IS
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$38,560
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.6
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan
2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan
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$54,050
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.8
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Overview

Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 25 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 30 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 23 MPG
Hwy: 32 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
18.7 ft³
Trunk Volume
10.8 ft³
Trunk Volume
13.1 ft³

Photos

BMW 5 Series Sedan
2017-2020 BMW 5 Series Sedan Rear Angle View
2017-2020 BMW 5 Series Sedan Driver Seat
69
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Lexus IS
Rear Angle View
Steering Wheel
37
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan
2017-2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Rear Angle View
2017-2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Dashboard
40
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
248 hp @ 5200 rpm
241 hp @ 5800 rpm
255 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque
258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm
273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
39.5 ft
34.2 ft
38.1 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
N/A
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 8"
18" x 8"
18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 8"
18" x 8.5"
18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Double Wishbone
Multi-Link
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P245/45HR18
P225/40YR18
P245/45HR18
Rear Tire
P245/45HR18
P255/35YR18
P245/45HR18
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact
N/A

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
28 MPG
24 MPG
26 MPG
City
25 MPG
21 MPG
23 MPG
Highway
33 MPG
30 MPG
32 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.3 Tons/yr
7.4 Tons/yr
6.8 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gallons
17.4 gallons
17.4 gallons
Cruising Range City
450 miles
365.4 miles
400.2 miles
Cruising Range Highway
594 miles
522 miles
556.8 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
194.6 in
184.3 in
193.8 in
Height
58.2 in
56.3 in
57.8 in
Max Width
73.5 in
71.3 in
73.7 in
Front Width
63 in
60.4 in
63.6 in
Rear Width
63.9 in
61 in
63.7 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
110.2 in
115.7 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
5.3 in
N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.4 in
44.8 in
41.3 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.8 in
38.2 in
37.9 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
58.7 in
55.9 in
57.8 in
Front Seat Hip Room
N/A
54.3 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
36.5 in
32.2 in
35.8 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.5 in
36.9 in
38.2 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
55.9 in
53.4 in
56.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
N/A
54 in
N/A

Weight and Trailing

Curb Weight
3,746 lbs
3,583 lbs
3,792 lbs

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
18.7 ft³
10.8 ft³
13.1 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Alpine White
  • Jet Black
  • Atomic Silver
  • Caviar
  • Liquid Platinum
  • Nebula Gray Pearl
  • Obsidian
  • Redline
  • Ultra White
  • Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0
  • Black
  • Polar White

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Bluestone Metallic
  • Carbon Black Metallic
  • Dark Graphite Metallic
  • Glacier Silver Metallic
  • Imperial Blue Metallic
  • Mediterranean Blue Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Almandin Brown II Metallic, Priority 1
  • Azurite Black II Metallic, Priority 1
  • Champagne Quartz II Metallic, Priority 1
  • Rhodonite Silver Metallic, Priority 1
N/A
  • Iridium Silver Metallic
  • Lunar Blue Metallic
  • Obsidian Black Metallic
  • Selenite Grey Metallic
  • designo Cardinal Red Metallic
  • designo Diamond White Metallic
  • designo Selenite Grey Magno

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black w/Blue, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Black, SensaTec Upholstery
  • Canberra Beige/Black, SensaTec Upholstery
  • Black, F SPORT NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Chateau, F SPORT NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Rioja Red, F SPORT NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • designo Black/Titanium, designo Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • designo Macchiato Beige, designo Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Macchiato Beige/Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • Macchiato Beige/Espresso, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • Nut Brown/Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • Nut Brown/Espresso Brown, MB-Tex Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

  • Black, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Canberra Beige/Black, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Cognac, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Night Blue, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Mocha, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Caramel/Black, BMW Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Smoke White/Black, BMW Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Tartufo, BMW Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
N/A
  • Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Macchiato Beige/Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Nut Brown/Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Macchiato Beige/Blue, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Macchiato Beige/Espresso, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Nut Brown/Espresso Brown, Nappa Leather Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Optional
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Premium Sound System
Optional
Optional
Optional
Satellite Radio
Optional
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Optional
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Standard
Entertainment System
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Optional
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Not Available
Not Available

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Optional
Not Available
Optional
Navigation System
Standard
Optional
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Standard
Optional
Automatic Parking
Optional
Not Available
Optional
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Optional
Standard
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Standard
Optional
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Optional
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Optional
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Optional
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Optional
Not Available
Optional
Rear A/C
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Optional
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Optional
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Night Vision
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
6 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Maintenance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
1 Years / 10,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
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