2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
2021 BMW 5 Series
2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Vs. 2021 BMW 5 Series
If you're searching for an opulent sedan with rewarding driving dynamics and a comfortable interior, options like the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the 2021 BMW 5 Series are likely of interest to you. Comparing luxury models such as these can easily get into the fine details as both cars are well-made and well-respected models. Which is right for you? We've compared their key offerings to help you make your decision.
Performance and Body Style Comparison
The base engine for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is new this year - a turbocharged 4-cylinder with 255 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. The base model in the 5 Series, the 530i gets its power from a turbocharged 4-cylinder that makes just 248 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. Another difference to note is that the E-Class presents more body style options than the 5 Series. While the 5 Series is only available as a sedan, the E-Class models can be had as a coupe, cabriolet, sedan, or wagon.
Interior Comparison
Though the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the 2021 BMW 5 Series are both luxury sedans, there's a marked difference between the Mercedes-Benz cabin and the BMW Cabin. The cabin of the E-Class is well-designed from every angle; the center touchscreen blends almost seamlessly into the dashboard, circular beveled air vents provide excellent air distribution, climate and audio controls are perfectly integrated into the waterfall-style center stack, and the touchpad rests in a natural place for both the driver and front passenger to use. Every element of the design is set apart from both the luxury and mainstream crowd.
On the other hand, the BMW 5 Series newly updated cabin, while certainly nice, looks like a premium version of a mainstream vehicle's cabin with its raised touchscreen, regular air vents, and clunky controls. Not to mention, the 5 Series infotainment system is controlled with a rotary knob on the other side of the gear shift, a far reach for the driver. Considering that price points for these models are very close, the choice seems clear.
2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Interior
2021 BMW 5 Series Interior
Driver Assistance Features Comparison
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the 2021 BMW 5 Series both come standard with a fair amount of driver assistance features. The E-Class models offer rain-sensing windshield wipers, brake assist, a driver attention monitor, crosswind assist, emergency brake assist, Mercedes Pre-Safe, and Mercedes-Benz Car-to-X a radio exchange feature that allows Mercedes-Benz cars to alert each other about upcoming road conditions and hazards.
The 2021 BMW 5 Series comes standard with adaptive cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, daytime pedestrian detection, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross traffic alert, and a pre-collision passenger protection system.
Though both cars offer impressive features, only the E-Class offers a car-to-car communication system between models.
Find the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Roanoke, VA
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class models are everything that a luxury sedan, coupe, or cabriolet should be: smooth, refined, and opulent inside and out. You can experience the thrilling joy of driving a 2021 E-Class model with us at Mercedes-Benz of Roanoke at your convenience. When you are ready to make a test drive appointment, contact our associates to set up your personalized shopping experience.
