2021 BMW 5 Series vs 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Overview | |
MSRP$54,200 | MSRP$111,100 |
Average price$44,096 | Average price$138,501 |
Listings17 | Listings10 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 |
2021 BMW 5 Series Reviews SummaryBMW was once known for sports sedans, and the 5 Series was one of the most prolific of those sedans. Sitting between the 3 Series and 7 Series in size and price, previous generations of 5 Series were known for a balance of performance and luxury, with impeccable engineering throughout. Today, the BMW 5 Series is largely irrelevant. The 3 Series is now so big that there is less reason to upgrade, and most buyers are more interested in SUVs anyway. The competition—including the Audi A6, Jaguar XF, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and Volvo S90—has also gotten better. That doesn’t mean BMW has given up on the 5 Series. The current generation (codename G30) arrived for the 2017 model year, but it gets a midcycle refresh (or LCI, short for “Life Cycle Impulse,” in BMW speak) for 2021. Major updates include a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, a bigger infotainment touchscreen, and subtle styling changes. The 2021 BMW 5 Series sedan is not like the 5 Series models of old. That may drive away hardcore car fans, but the 2021 model makes a strong case to new-car buyers, maintaining sportier-than-average driving dynamics, along with the tech and luxury features expected of a car in this segment. | |
2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reviews SummaryThe 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a full-size four-door luxury sedan with a 48-volt mild hybrid system as part of its gasoline-electric powertrain, including a turbocharged 3.0-litre inline-6-cylinder gas engine (S500) or twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 (S580), with EQ Boost, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive (AWD). The S500 starts at $123,500; the S580 starts at $139,900. Natural Resources Canada estimates the S500 can achieve fuel consumption as low as 11.4 litres per 100 kilometres city/8.0 highway/9.9 combined, while the S580 is rated at 14.3 L/100 km city/9.5 highway/12.2 combined. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 248 hp I4 | Engine3.0L 429 hp I6 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower248 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower429 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 248 hp I4 | Engine Name3.0L 429 hp I6 |
Torque257 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque384 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower248 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower429 hp @ 6100 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsOptional |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemOptional |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofOptional |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.0 cu ft | Cargo Space12.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight3765 lbs | Curb Weight4740 lbs |
Height58.2 in | Height59.2 in |
Length195.8 in | Length208.2 in |
Width83.7 in | Width83.0 in |
Wheelbase117.1 in | Wheelbase126.6 in |
Maximum Payload800 lbs | Maximum Payload1387 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $54,200 | $111,100 |
Average price | $44,096 | $138,501 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | 8.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | BMW was once known for sports sedans, and the 5 Series was one of the most prolific of those sedans. Sitting between the 3 Series and 7 Series in size and price, previous generations of 5 Series were known for a balance of performance and luxury, with impeccable engineering throughout. Today, the BMW 5 Series is largely irrelevant. The 3 Series is now so big that there is less reason to upgrade, and most buyers are more interested in SUVs anyway. The competition—including the Audi A6, Jaguar XF, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and Volvo S90—has also gotten better. That doesn’t mean BMW has given up on the 5 Series. The current generation (codename G30) arrived for the 2017 model year, but it gets a midcycle refresh (or LCI, short for “Life Cycle Impulse,” in BMW speak) for 2021. Major updates include a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, a bigger infotainment touchscreen, and subtle styling changes. The 2021 BMW 5 Series sedan is not like the 5 Series models of old. That may drive away hardcore car fans, but the 2021 model makes a strong case to new-car buyers, maintaining sportier-than-average driving dynamics, along with the tech and luxury features expected of a car in this segment. | The 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a full-size four-door luxury sedan with a 48-volt mild hybrid system as part of its gasoline-electric powertrain, including a turbocharged 3.0-litre inline-6-cylinder gas engine (S500) or twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 (S580), with EQ Boost, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive (AWD). The S500 starts at $123,500; the S580 starts at $139,900. Natural Resources Canada estimates the S500 can achieve fuel consumption as low as 11.4 litres per 100 kilometres city/8.0 highway/9.9 combined, while the S580 is rated at 14.3 L/100 km city/9.5 highway/12.2 combined. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 248 hp I4 | 3.0L 429 hp I6 |
Drive Train | RWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 248 hp @ 5200 rpm | 429 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 248 hp I4 | 3.0L 429 hp I6 |
Torque | 257 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 384 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower | 248 hp @ 5200 rpm | 429 hp @ 6100 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Optional | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Optional |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Optional |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.0 cu ft | 12.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3765 lbs | 4740 lbs |
Height | 58.2 in | 59.2 in |
Length | 195.8 in | 208.2 in |
Width | 83.7 in | 83.0 in |
Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 126.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 800 lbs | 1387 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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