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

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Engine

2.0L 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: 31 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 22 MPG

Hwy: 31 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

14 ft³

Trunk Volume

10.8 ft³

Trunk Volume

13.1 ft³

67

More

45

More

19

More

Engine and Transmission

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Horsepower

248 hp @ 5200 rpm

241 hp @ 5200 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

9-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

3,765 lbs

3,715 lbs

3,792 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

28 MPG

25 MPG

City

25 MPG

21 MPG

22 MPG

Highway

33 MPG

31 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.4 Tons/yr

7.1 Tons/yr

7.2 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

18 gallons

17.4 gallons

Cruising Range City

450 miles

365.4 miles

382.8 miles

Cruising Range Highway

594 miles

539.4 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

195.8 in

185.4 in

193.8 in

Height

58.2 in

56.5 in

57.8 in

Max Width

73.5 in

72.4 in

73.7 in

Front Width

63.2 in

62.2 in

63.6 in

Rear Width

64.2 in

62 in

63.7 in

Wheelbase

117.1 in

110.2 in

115.7 in

Ground Clearance

N/A

5.5 in

N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

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

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume

14 ft³

10.8 ft³

13.1 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

39.4 ft

34.2 ft

38.1 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

18" x 8"

18" x 8.5"

18" x 8"

Rear Wheel Size

18" x 8"

18" x 8.5"

18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P245/45HR18

P235/45VR18

P245/45HR18

Rear Tire

P245/45HR18

P235/45VR18

P245/45HR18

Spare Tire

N/A

Compact

N/A

Standard Exterior Colors

Alpine White
Jet Black

Atomic Silver
Caviar
Cloudburst Gray
Eminent White Pearl
Grecian Water
Iridium
Matador Red Mica

Black
Polar White

Optional Exterior Colors

Bernina Grey Amber Effect
Black Sapphire Metallic
Bluestone Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Dark Graphite Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Phytonic Blue Metallic

N/A

Cirrus Silver Metallic
Graphite Grey Metallic
Lunar Blue Metallic
Mojave Silver Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
designo Diamond White Metallic
designo Selenite Grey Magno

Standard Interior Materials

Black, Perforated SensaTec Upholstery
Canberra Beige, Perforated SensaTec Upholstery
Cognac, Perforated SensaTec Upholstery

Black, NuLuxe Seat Trim
Glazed Caramel, NuLuxe Seat Trim
Rioja Red, NuLuxe Seat Trim

Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
designo Macchiato Beige, designo Nappa Leather Upholstery
Macchiato Beige/Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
Macchiato Beige/Grey, MB-Tex Upholstery
Neva White/Magma Grey, MB-Tex Upholstery
Nut Brown/Black, MB-Tex Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

Black, Dakota Leather Upholstery
Cognac, Dakota Leather Upholstery
Ivory White, Dakota Leather Upholstery
Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
Ivory White, Nappa Leather Upholstery
Mocha, Nappa Leather Upholstery

N/A

Black, Leather Upholstery
Macchiato Beige/Black, Leather Upholstery
Neva Grey/Magma Grey, Leather Upholstery
Nut Brown/Black, Leather Upholstery
Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
Macchiato Beige/Grey, Nappa Leather Upholstery
Nut Brown/Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Not Available

Standard

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Standard

Not Available

Premium Sound System

Optional

Standard

Optional

Satellite Radio

Standard

Optional

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Standard

Not Available

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

Not Available

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Cloth Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Vinyl Seats

Standard

Sun/Moonroof

Standard

Optional

Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display

Optional

Not Available

Optional

Navigation System

Standard

Optional

Standard

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Optional

Standard

Optional

Automatic Parking

Optional

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Optional

Cruise Control

Standard

Hands-Free Liftgate

Not Available

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Optional

Standard

Heated Rear Seat(s)

Optional

Not Available

Optional

Heated Steering Wheel

Optional

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Remote Engine Start

Optional

Standard

Not Available

Remote Trunk Release

Not Available

Standard

Seat Memory

Standard

Not Available

Standard

Universal Garage Door Opener

Standard

Seat-Massage

Optional

Not Available

Optional

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Not Available

Standard

Not Available

Rear Parking Aid

Standard

Not Available

Blind Spot Monitor

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

Not Available

Lane Keeping Assist

Standard

Not Available

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

N/A

Rollover Rating

N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Not Available

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Rear Side Air Bag

Not Available

Standard

Optional

Warranty Summary

Basic

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 / 50,000 Miles

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

Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Optional Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA crash test result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary