BMW 5-SERIES TOURING

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MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS STATIONWAGON

Elegance typical of the E segment

The BMW 5 Series and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class are not only both German premium brands, but also fierce rivals in the same E-segment. As rivals, both cars also have station wagon versions, and when purchasing a 5 Series Touring, you may be wondering how it differs from the E-Class Station Wagon.

Both the 5 Series and the E-Class are high-end luxury cars, but even as a touring wagon, the concept remains the same, and both cars still have an elegant atmosphere. Comparing the sizes, the 5 Series is slightly larger, but the difference in handling is not significant.

However, as will be explained later, there are differences in the engine and drive system, so the 80kg weight difference is a concern. It seems that there will be a slight difference in the feeling of agility on winding roads.

BMW 523d ​​xDrive Touring Excellence

Body size = Length 5060mm x Width 1900mm x Height 1515mm

Wheelbase = 2995mm

Vehicle weight = 1940kg

Tire size = 225/55R18

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Station Wagon E 200

Body size = Length 4960mm x Width 1880mm x Height 1470mm

Wheelbase = 2960mm

Vehicle weight = 1860kg

Tire size = 225/55R18

Diesel versus gasoline engine

The engines are both 2.0-liter inline-fours, but the 5 Series is diesel and the E-Class is gasoline. The maximum output of both cars is almost the same, but the 5 Series has more maximum torque.

The drivetrains are also different. The E-Class is RWD, while the 5 Series is AWD. The 5 Series is a premium car, but it appears to have differentiated itself from its rivals by adding off-road capabilities. As mentioned in the previous section, the 5 Series is 80 kg heavier, and this difference is due to the diesel engine and AWD system.

BMW 523d ​​xDrive Touring Excellence

Engine type = Inline 4-cylinder Diesel

Displacement = 1995cc

Maximum output = 197ps/4000rpm

Maximum torque = 400Nm/1500-2750rpm

Transmission = 8-speed AT

Drive system = AWD

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Station Wagon E 200

Engine type = Inline 4-cylinder gasoline

Displacement = 1997cc

Maximum output = 204ps/5800rpm

Maximum torque = 320Nm/1600-4000rpm

Transmission = 9-speed AT

Drive system = RWD

The 5 Series is a better value

The two cars are priced in the same range as rivals, but the 5 Series is about 300,000 yen cheaper than the E-Class. Considering that BMW has adopted an AWD system for a costly diesel engine, it can be said that it is doing quite well.

Both cars offer excellent luxury and driver assistance features. The only thing left to decide is whether to go with diesel or gasoline.

Vehicle price

BMW 523d ​​xDrive Touring Excellence: 8.9 million yen

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Station Wagon E 200: 9.28 million yen

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