2024 BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes E-Class

2024 BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes E-Class
Comparison Visual Driving, Exterior & Interior Design Overview

The new Mercedes E-Class and BMW 5 Series are luxury business-class sedans that have many fans around the world and have been competing in the market for years, introducing new technology, innovation and modern design, gradually moving from internal combustion engines to electric drive.

While Mercedes offers its luxury sedans on fully hybrid systems, BMW looks far ahead and offers not only hybrid versions of sedans, but also their fully electric versions.

With their long bonnet, set-back passenger compartment, short overhangs, a long wheelbase and wide tracks, the proportions of the Mercedes E-Class and BMW 5-Series make no secret of the cars' dynamic character. The 5 Series is 111 mm longer with 34 mm longer wheelbase, and also 20 mm wider than the E-Class.

The front view of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan is characterised by a modern interpretation of the twin headlights and BMW kidney grille. LED elements arranged almost vertically serve as turn indicators and daytime driving lights. The BMW kidney grille, which projects far forward, features a wide surround and optional BMW Iconic Glow contour lighting.

A black panel-like surface of the E- Class connects the radiator grille with the headlamps. This insert in high-gloss black is visually reminiscent of the Mercedes-EQ models. The three-dimensionally designed radiator grille is either progressive or classic, depending on the equipment line. All headlamp variants offer a distinctive day and night design. As a typical feature of the brand, the daytime running lights take the shape of an eyebrow. Powerdomes accentuate the bonnet.

In the side view, the high shoulder line, powerfully designed surfaces and two precisely traced character lines shape the vehicle’s athletic body of the BMW 5 Series. Black side skirts, flush-mounted door openers and an embossed number 5 at the base of the C-pillar are further eye-catchers.

The side view of the E-class shows off the harmonious proportions and the distinctive "cab-backward" design to particularly good effect. The flush-fitting door handles familiar from the luxury Mercedes-Benz models are available as an option. The two separate character lines on the side emphasise the car's sporty character.

The dynamically stretched proportions of the 5 Series flow into a powerful rear end. Flat rear lights divided by a chrome strip interpret the hallmark L-shape expressively. The dynamic character of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan can be further enhanced with the optional M Sport Package and the M Sport Package Pro.

Highlights at the rear of the E-Class include the two-section LED lights with a new contour and special design: the star motif in both light units provides a special day and night design.
The chrome strip at the upper edge of the rear lights accentuate the width of the rear.
Details such as the two visible exhaust tailpipes contribute to an unmistakable appearance that is typical of a Mercedes-Benz.

The cockpit of the new BMW 5 Series has a significantly reduced number of buttons and controls compared to the predecessor model. This is achieved by consistently digitalising functions. The BMW Curved Display reinterprets the brand's hallmark idea of driver orientation. The fully digital display system consists of a 12.3-inch Information Display and a 14.9-inch Control Display. The optional BMW Interaction Bar is another highlight. The effectively backlit functional unit with crystalline surface structure extends across the entire width of the instrument panel far into the door panels and includes touch-sensitive control panels.

The dashboard makes for the digital experience in the interior . If the E-Class is equipped with the optional front passenger screen, the large glass surface of the MBUX Superscreen extends to the central display. Visually detached from this is the driver's display in the driver's field of vision. The models without a passenger display feature a large trim element that extends to the centre.

The front section of the instrument panel is illuminated by the light strip of the Active Ambient Lighting. This runs in a wide arc from the windscreen, past the A-pillars and into the doors. This creates a generous feeling of space.

The new BMW 5 Series Sedan is the brand's first model to feature a fully vegan interior as standard. This includes the surfaces of the seats, the dashboard and the door panels, as well as the steering wheel for the first time. Newly designed sports seats are standard equipment. The optional comfort seats offer a wide range of electrically operated adjustment options.

Numerous E-Class components are made partly from resource-saving materials, recyclates and renewable raw materials. Upholstery made of undyed alpaca wool combined with a recycled material is used for the basic seat of the E-Class.

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[josephmatlou]

The E class stands out both Exterior and Interior... Very Classy appearance.👌🏽🙏

[FacuGonz]

At this point the E Class still has E Class styling, the 5 Series is just a mainstream sedan now.

[OJLove]

The light green paint on the Merc at 0:27 is absolutely perfect.

[gloryofistanbul]

As a BMW owner, the merc wins it hands down

[playeatsleep]

Both are just stunning, I'd rather take both than get into an argument of which is better.

[ronaldwestra]

Both beautiful cars. Curious about the driving characteristics

[sinanmamed]

As a BMW fan, I say this. The E-Class looks very good. 5 series is shit this year

[euirnmv]

Мерседес гармоничнее!И как всегда-цельнее! ❤

[Timontana]

The rear of bmw is camry😂 eclass is on another level

[artnaz]

This is the first time that I find the predecessors of both brands significantly better looking than the new version... 😔 Even interiour-wise I'm not sure -- it's more modern but the feeling of luxury is decreasing when there are so many big screens instead of well-made buttons and toggles, in my opinion.

[walterenzo]

I liked every single 5 series, from the E39 to the E60, F10 and G30. This is the first model i don't like, because it has lost all it's elegant aura. It gives off the vibes of 2-series or 3-series at most. Sad... 😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥

[SCARFEIS]

Mercedes has always been the boss of all the heads of German companies❤❤❤

[miaomiya]

Nowadays giant screens make me sick, miss the days when all the interaction simple and logical.

[MarsorryIckuatuna]

As a BMW fan, I still like the exterior - particularly the front. I have to hand the rear exterior to the Mercedes. The interior was nearly a toss-up due to my familiarity bias, but the Mercedes went way too far - a thing of beauty on the inside. Well done.

[Nomad_]

Me as BMW fan, i am very disappointed of the new design of the 5 series it’s just looking very cheap

[tanzil]

In my opinion, this new E-class's design is beautiful, but the new gen looks like an updated last gen car, the side profile and back end looks kinda the same. I dont dislike the BMW front end but it looks too square-ish or boxy or muscular, last gen one is more beautiful.

[denooraM]

all these options to select on touch panels on both cars makes me curious where the driver will focus on? The road or the touch panel to control the air flow or the light settings for example? It looks too risky to have all these while driving.

[SoulOfTech]

While the E-Class has the classy look it has too much going in the interior IMO. The 5 Series looks chunky but the clean interior looks spacious and both cars have great taillights! Overall the 5 series is ever so slightly better to me personally.

[Eric-qius]

The history always repeats itself, when new e class and 5 series gets revealed, everyone hates the BMW and love the E class. Then in a year the 5 series start selling like hotcakes like it always have been, and everyone praises the BMW for making yet another history, and the E class gets boring at some point. This happened in almost every BMW vs Mercedes cars.

[stevenclark]

Why make buttons digital? Did they not work when physical? They were easier 1 touch and obvious... I think this is a bad direction for all cars... there was nothing wrong with the physical buttons. Never heard anyone complain or wished they could be accessed through menus on a screen. I'm a bmw fan all day long but don't like the way they are going.. the massive tooth grills in the last couple of years and this new 5 has lost something... doesn't look as aggressive and can just see a pile of electrical and software issues ahead.