BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class are the executive sedan benchmarks, cross-shopped by Malaysian buyers and chauffeur-driven owners who want presence, comfort and technology a class above the 3 Series and C-Class. Both are superbly engineered.
The 5 Series blends executive comfort with BMW’s trademark driver engagement. The E-Class focuses on rear-seat luxury, ride refinement and a tech-laden, opulent cabin.
Bottom line: Choose the 5 Series for the driver; choose the E-Class for back-seat comfort and outright luxury.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 332,800 | RM 355,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | 130 | 130 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Power | 208 hp | 201 hp |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Transmission | Eight-speed Automatic | 9G-Tronic |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 s | 7.5 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Electric range | — | — |
| CO2 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,060 mm | 4,949 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,515 mm | 1,468 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 2,961 mm |
| Boot | 490 L | 540 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 66 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | — |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | — | 4 yrs |
| Road tax / year | RM 379 | RM 380 |



