all-new Mercedes E-Class W214 vs BMW 5 Series G60 comparison REVIEW

This is our in-depth comparison review of the all-new Mercedes E-Class W214 vs BMW 5 Series G60 as E220d vs 520d (ICE). We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and the driving experience.
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00:00 E-Class AMG-Line vs 5 Series M Sport
01:31 Length, suspension, real-axle steering
03:18 Rear and lamps
04:23 Key fob comparison
04:35 Interior: E-Class AMG Line
08:48 Rear seats E-Class
09:30 Rear seats 5 Series
09:53 Door closing sound comparison
10:21 Interior: 5 Series M Sport
13:52 Trunk / boot comparison
14:58 Engines
15:50 Driving and acceleration E-Class W214
18:17 E-Class now sportier?
24:28 Driving and acceleration 5 Series G60
32:20 Which one is more engaging?
35:38 Fuel economy 520d vs E220d
37:27 Which one to buy?
40:16 Pricing
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►Subscribe here: kzbin.info ►Also subscribe to our KZbin shorts channel: kzbin.info/door/mKVmuPc9wUlLuuhnIeP7_w ►Follow us on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok @autogefuehl 00:00 E-Class AMG-Line vs 5 Series M Sport 01:31 Length, suspension, real-axle steering 03:18 Rear and lamps 04:23 Key fob comparison 04:35 Interior: E-Class AMG Line 08:48 Rear seats E-Class 09:30 Rear seats 5 Series 09:53 Door closing sound comparison 10:21 Interior: 5 Series M Sport 13:52 Trunk / boot comparison 14:58 Engines 15:50 Driving and acceleration E-Class W214 18:17 E-Class now sportier? 24:28 Driving and acceleration 5 Series G60 32:20 Which one is more engaging? 35:38 Fuel economy 520d vs E220d 37:27 Which one to buy? 40:16 Pricing #MercedesEClass #BMW5Series Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. But since manufacturers enable us to do the reviews in the first place, for legal reasons this video is marked as _advertisement_.

[@brownhairydog6472]

To me the door handles on new cars is a perfect analogy for how the entire vehicle is now compared to older cars. The old pull style version was ergonomically perfect but now we have these stupid flush handles. Then you go inside and knobs are replaced but screens. I'm not against progress but we seem to be going away from good design.

[@vitreoushumor]

Absolutely

[@Sanpedranoazul]

We're going backwards, much complicated to open a simple door

[@Gemini_0815]

Yes. And it’s not even bad to operate as long as everything works. But once things start to age, these cars become immediately uneconomical to repair. At 150000km / 10 years most of these cars will be trash.

[@eek8605]

Well I own a car with flush handles, it feels more luxury for some reason. Not sure why it is a big deal... I mean opening the door is simple enough While I do prefer having some physical buttons, you get used to it, then you kind of apperciate the minimalism 😮

[@Gemini_0815]

@@eek8605 agreed, it’s nice as long as everything works.

[@Carsfromthepast]

84k for a 520d 😮 and 104k for a e220d 😮😮 I never thought such small engines would be that expensive 😅😅

[@JohnyMcNeal]

In 2019 520d starting price was around 50k euros if not mistaken. 550i was around 75k starting price. So percentage wise around 50% increase in price for 520d. Cool right...

[@Carsfromthepast]

@@JohnyMcNeal I really thought there was a mistake or I didn't hear it right, also quality wise they look cheaper than their predecessors, so increase in price and drop in quality I guess they are very happy with the margins they get now...

[@JohnyMcNeal]

​@@CarsfromthepastWe'll see. Because sales overall on new cars dropped 30 percent this year. Amd NA market prices are not only lower for Japanese cars but for European cars as well. Haven't checked the rest. Either way it's bad what they did with car industry but a bit less than 10 years ago those were the prognosis when all the merges of corpos started. Now only few of them have monopoly.

[@markus8484]

@@JohnyMcNealstarting price for the 520d g60 is 59k in germany. So what are you talking about?

[@AbdulRahman-bf6tx]

​@@JohnyMcNeal you are comparing entry prices with a full speced car, 84k and 104k are not the entry prices

[@dekoeneridder2452]

Always waiting for Thomas saying "4K,full screen, full length let's go!". I love this channel!❤

[@autogefuehl]

great to have you here - keep tuning in !

[@lapirk]

It's up there with "I'll be back"

[@samueld6511]

The previous 5 series looked so good this new one is quite ugly. It's E Class exclusice Line with the standing star on the bonnet for me. Looks great.

[@muhammeducar2718]

Agree

[@Salyar]

On the contrary, BMW has finally put together a design with beautiful lines. I see the contours of the E60 generation, which, in my opinion, was impressive.

[@seansiew5629]

@@SalyarG30 is still the best looking modern 5 series besides the E39

[@jdfd4906]

Till u see one in person. It looks impressive.

[@fmkl4492]

Bmw is much better than merc this time around, n the interior,no doubt

[@Bagook]

For me it's 100% the E class especially from the front and the side view ❤

[@JamesSmith-qs4hx]

And it has the 3 pointed swastka hood ornament 😀

[@dianapurnell2157]

E Class hands down❤

[@dvl997]

And interior

[@micko9030]

Prices are absolutely shockingly outrageous! 15 years ago they were around 45.000 eur. And I was even more stunned by the 20.000 eur difference for the tested models.

[@Tom_Ate_95]

well, almost everything was cheaper 15 years ago

[@autogefuehl]

agree. EClass for 100 k like wtf. My parents were able to buy a used W123 although they didnt have major money. Today inconceivable

[@mattsoutherden]

Surely there's a market of more than just me who would like a high quality car that isn't completely plastered in motorised vents, ambient lighting, moving door handles, and capacitive touch buttons everywhere? Not only does it add hugely to the initial cost, but they're all things that are certain to fail at massive expense.

[@Twin.motors]

15 years ago ? I bought a mid tier AMG line E class brand new in 2019 and it was 43,000. These prices are an insult and a joke

[@genjimain1212]

First world problems. Don't complain about the price; we have to pay 200.000$ for the same car because of taxes. So basically we buy 1 car for ourselves, 3 cars for the government. And GDP per capita is not even quarter of Europe.

[@giotto4321]

I think the E-class wins for me both internally and externally. The screen on the 5-series looks like a real last minute add-on; it's too angular at the corners and to me, appears quite dated. But that was a great review and comparison, thanks very much. PS loved the accidental star-burst off the Merc badge at 15:22mins! ;)

[@autogefuehl]

:-) that reflection is awesome yeah

[@hamzaelfaik5375]

They should have at least kept the old extérior 5 séries design

[@user-ml7tu4tc4b]

I agree.The new Mercedes Benz E Class has surpassed the BMW 5 Series for the first time.

[@MatosJr1004]

Agreed

[@maarrcc_travel]

for me the small screen in the driver position on the e-class looks like last minute added. I like the hyper screen better on the eqs etc

[@bluegrassbabe1]

I am a BMW 5 series owner, and I can say that I like the exterior of both. When it comes to the interior it is Mercedes hands down the winner. BMW has had the better-quality interior but this new one not only is cheaper but looks cheaper. The rear cup holders looks like they came from a kia, in fact the BMW interior looks KIA-ish. Rough not padded lower doors, no felt lined pockets to dampen noise and to keep items from sliding around as well as no rear seat pockets at all. BMW has taken the 5 in a direction that disagrees with me. I am surprised to say I'd buy the E over the 5.

[@dragospahontu]

It is still more ergonomial than Mercedes Benz

[@ucsdvc]

This is the comparison I’ve been waiting for! Thank you!

[@autogefuehl]

enjoy !

[@alexcimpoi]

I have seen both of them on public roads and was shocked by each of them in their own ways. Mercedes looks sleeker and more traditional and classy than ever before, a marvel to rest your eyes upon. Not to mention the beautifully crafted interior that resemble quality on any surface you are in contact with. With the BMW is a totally opposite story, I was shocked of the boxy look and departure from the classic timeless design that made the 5 series so special. The previous generation looks better in every aspect from the exterior to the high quality ergonomic interior. The sales will probably tell the truth.

[@gottliebdee263]

they both look as bad as each other. The 5er, just ugly. The E, far too cheap and chintzy looking.

[@_sr]

Agreed

[@user-gz3qd3jn4r]

Absolutly have too agree, the BMW looks like such a big downgrade from the outside, almost like a cheap copy of the previous generation.

[@JohnyMcNeal]

They basically ruined whole bmw lineup with 7 series being the worst. Engineering part on side, I trust bmw there, in general. But design team, I would replace all of them and directors that chose this path. In the end, seems they care more about Chinese market. And if so I personally say f them.

[@philipilizarov4624]

I agree. Mercedes is Mercedes always a beautiful elegant machine. BMW is gorgeous also but this new one may be a downgrade :(

[@siddharthkothari7524]

E class looks fantastic. Huge upgrade from the current generation.

[@serz1885]

are you sure? what make you think that? 20:12 i got same shit in my skoda LK 2011

[@konstantinkennedy2244]

@@serz1885enjoy your Skoda

[@serz1885]

@@konstantinkennedy2244 every day bro just done 4000km around germany as well mine much faster than this shit and i got 4.5l per 100km

[@uberenthusiasts]

@@serz1885 Lol enjoy your Skoda

[@konstantinkennedy2244]

@@serz1885 you might not realize it but you are driving a bolex, no matter how you try to justify it but in most people's eyes mercedes is a ROLEX wether you like it or not

[@EmperialHails]

Previous versions of both were excellent.

[@xolanigova3281]

Amazing review as always Thomas👍👍 I hope we will get the Mercedes CLE and BMW 4 series comparison

[@autogefuehl]

thank you very much !

[@alanrutland4424]

Great review Thomas. Clear and detailed of all aspects. One thing I would like you to test is the sound system in these cars and give your view of that. For a over 100k car I would expect an excellent sound system - plus a driver and someone to wash it weekly and free fuel for life 😅

[@elmanuel472]

BMW 84k and Benz 104k should have been told in the beginning as it's all about bang for the buck. Great Review!

[@japraksarma1713]

E class all the way.😊 5 series - It has the vertical line, where the car looks high and it "lacks width". Screen unit looks like an aftermarket part. Where in Mercedes screen units are implemented in the console. Just beautifully done.

[@porschedoc1]

Thomas, nice review as always. Upon accelleration in the Mercedes, is the enginesound electronically enhanced to make it sound like a V8?

[@flyboyflash3184]

Thomas, As usual, you’re on it. You’re still the best!😊

[@autogefuehl]

thanks so much! Keep recommending !

[@bretislavelias9498]

Thank you for video. Very needed comparison, I thing. And BTW I realy like how naturaly and funny way you use your bloopers in complete video.

[@autogefuehl]

highly appreciated :-)

[@ryans7097]

E looks way better IMO (5 has grown on me though). I’ve test driven a couple of recent Mercedes models and the all capacitive buttons for basic controls was just way too annoying for me. Such a bummer they can’t do a physical control for something as simple as volume. Would like to see you do a review on the 540i when it’s available! Great breakdown as always.

[@Htfsik]

Informative as always. When will MB get their 2024 car configurator up and running?

[@us1fedvet]

MB wins this one, hands down. What a great looking car. Let’s just keep the real engine, not a series of motors and batteries. I’m astounded as to the price points for both, however. Thomas, you have a great channel! Happy Thanksgiving to you from the USA!

[@autogefuehl]

thanks and enjoy holidays!

[@Makro3d]

I've figured it out. The BMW reminds me of a mixture of early 00's Mitsubishi Lancer in the front, and '90's Honda Civic/Prelude in the rear. So for me, I'd go with the Mercedes. Maybe get a personalised seat to offset the harshness in the rear of your back though.

[@TheEJ1408]

Very good review!

[@IshtiaqAlam]

You guys do such a great job with these reviews. 👍🏼

[@autogefuehl]

Cheers m8!

[@Markyb444]

Great content, could you let me know if the new E Class has a heated steering wheel please.

[@RichardThomas-db2pw]

The DCRainmaker of auto reviewers!! Fantastic content!!

[@papapwpa]

Very nice video but I think you should have included the A6

[@MiniEggs1999]

Looking forward to the straight six comparison. On the Merc passenger display media . Is it just play/pause/skip or can you get artist/album/podcast LIST that you can select from like on central display. Thanks

[@BvB-lp3nr]

that e class is already legendary

[@SimonWebbRCandModellingChannel]

Superb analysis of the differences between these 2 cars. Both are wonderful vehicles, but Thomas adds his excellent style and commentary to a very watchable video. For me, it is the New Passat, which is not here! But seriously, both of these cars are quite remarkable. Thanks Autogefuhl!

[@profahrer5160]

Great video,top Autos🤙✨️

[@_sr]

Definitely mercedes made the better car. I like the approach they use different platforms for electric and ice cars.. Bmw has that extra dimensions and smaller trunk etc just because of the common platform.

[@investigativeali]

BMW looks like a "lego or minecraft car" next to the magnificent Mercedes! Thank you for your efforts👍.

[@mart_en]

The BMW is 11 cm longer than the Mercedes but those extra cm don't give you more interior space because 10 of the 11 cm went into the much longer frontal overhang. The nose of the Beamer is 94,5 cm long whereas the one the Mercedes sticks out only 84,8 cm. If you take that huge nose of the BMW away both cars are almost identical in length.

[@worldisawesome6789]

BMW won't give you too much interior space even if it's longer because BMW cars are weight distribution is 50/50, idk how many BMW have you own so far but I did own the 7 series f01 and F10 and way other BMWs 1 - 3 series even the x5 e70 and in all of this cars you're siting in the middle of the car as the driver. And not in the front like the Audi or Mercedes, where de weight is 60/40 some of them

[@vipermoon_]

What you think they're just all 50/50 weight distribution because they want it so or willed it into place? That isn't so easy@@worldisawesome6789

[@karlowenaurelio1368]

The E-class just looks so much more elegant!

[@arnenel8642]

Definitely the E Class!!!!

[@banaghers3k888]

15:20 I love when MB logo reflects the sun light

[@hallenpark]

Great presention Thomas.

[@autogefuehl]

thanks ! Please recommend !

[@MiniEggs1999]

Looking forward to touring. I do find it a bit strange in the UK at least there is no normal bright silver anymore

[@arefkr]

26:17 Thomas's girlfriend changed pants while Thomas was accelerating

[@autogefuehl]

gotta include some easter eggs for very attentive viewers

[@sajti83]

The Autogefühl fake exhaust police always makes me burst out in laughter...😆

[@autogefuehl]

to protect and serve! 🚨🚓

[@ridley407]

Keep up the good work Thomas 👏 Türkiye den selamlar

[@autogefuehl]

tessekur!

[@Tom_Ate_95]

12:00 In some Asian markets the petrol 5 series also comes with the fancy lightbar. I hope other markets follow as it looks way better IMO.

[@b3h3mthdy]

Interesting, you say the 520i has adaptive damping, but this option is not available in the configurator in Germany

[@MaxxKoggen]

The E class in this generation is so much better looking than the 5. I'd definitely pick the Merc in this class without hesitation.

[@tiga8032]

BMW really shoot themselves on the foot with this design 😂 E class as a clearly winner

[@81lordnelson]

Oh wow for years I have drooled over the Eclass.....especially the Estate.......now with BMWs reliability climbing a bit and the new design language...YES!

[@ezioauditore9416]

This new E-Class front-look ... 🤩👍

[@davidmitchell5638]

Thank you so much for doing these reviews in English! €104k for the E Class...holy shit!!

[@stanlee3619]

When I first saw the name of the channel, I assumed the reviews wouldn't be in English. Now that I found out they are, and how great he is, I'm bingeing on his videos.

[@autogefuehl]

thanks and agree =)

[@autogefuehl]

great to have you here :)

[@stanlee3619]

@@autogefuehl You have the best reviews. Perfect combination of intelligence, honesty, and humor.

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks so much! Please recommend our channel 😎

[@evol3852]

Do you have any idea if the weight distribution on the electric 5 series is still 50-50?

[@enniol8043]

I have been watching these two compete since the Mercedes-Benz W210 was competing versus the BMW E39. These two companies have been pushing each other for a very long time and the ultimate winner has been the buyer. Even if you have always preferred the MB, it's better because of the BMW and vice versa.

[@pegasusveterinrmedisin6358]

Ok, I have a question. Why do you have two Autogefühl channels with different logos? And then there is "Let's Go" with Thomas. Did you expand your business or have some problems in your home office? This created a confusion when both offer the same content, one video being shorter. What is the point of doing it twice, in two different channels? Are you competing with yourself?

[@ledwinka]

As always a great review! I also thought that the E class won until I heard at the end the 20,000 Euro difference… no thanks :( :( :(

[@BobsUp83]

Until W205, even C class was getting soft touch materials on the bottom part of the doors, also in the back. It should be out of question to have soft touch materials in this category, even for C class/3 series considering the price. Very disappointed with this new 5 series

[@bilgehantosun]

i owned an older e class. and have some experience with the 5 as well, i think both of them look better inside but worse outside..

[@Scoharr]

Very nice - would be interesting to include the Audi A6 in the mix as you did with the A4/330i/C300

[@GabrielRM]

I'd love to see a comparison review going in depth with the infotainment system and assistance packages. The tech is such a big part of the experience and comfort that reviewers never really go into.

[@dayanidhi8754]

Love your reviews, Thomas! Looking stylish mate, you seem happy and at the top of your game. Leah adds cool vibes too!!

[@MrThomas0304]

can he ambient lighting in the BMW i5 be turned down? For me it seems too much bling and flashy. Prefer more subtle and elegant

[@onurcanbulat1]

Hi thomas i follow with pleasure Can you add turkish subtitles Thank you

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks! We dont have anyone for that yet. But I d surely be open for it

[@bokeerfamily-ox3yb]

U forgot to test both sound system and the voice input

[@botakzhai]

Hi Thomas. Awesome review as always. Been looking forward for this one. Kinda surprised with the build quality of BMW though. Always thought the Munich counterpart have a better build quality and materials, guess not for this generation.

[@pleasejoe]

The Mercedes is light years ahead in the infotainment sector and interior comfort. Both cars are sexy in their own way, but that Mercedes' dash is hella sick

[@SDav21]

At 5:11, I am so so happy to hear that they have not used the nasty hard plastics on the lower half of the doors and dash like they did with the C Class and most of their line up. You can even see in that part that it looks like higher quality over the nasty plastic on their other models. It is this quality and attention to detail that made German cars, and Mercedes in particular, feel special. There may be a good replacement for my W212 2014 E350 Bluetec after all. Only if there is a 6 cylinder diesel though. I have the 80 litre tank and on the highway at 120kph I average 5.2 litres per 100kms and can travel about 1400kms on a tank. And because it is a V6 diesel, all the torque makes overtaking effortless. It is fast and effortless without using much fuel. Diesel should remain. It is less complex than a hybrid and for me I feel will last longer.

[@scottsmith9903]

I’m also really happy about the material choices ,I’m even shocked the BMW used cheaper plastics this time around

[@SDav21]

@@scottsmith9903 yes I agree. That's crazy. They swapped roles for this one. Lol.

[@IT_Farhan]

I have not sat inside a w214, but my w213 leaves a lot of be desired in the creaky plastic department. I have disassembled the center console and felt lined the inside plastic to plastic junctions. After watching the w206 videos my expectations for the E class are extremely low.

[@BobsUp83]

@@IT_Farhan My W205 C Class was also terrible for rattles and creaky interior...pretty much everything was rattling inside giving an overall feeling of cheap car! To me it doesn't make sense to put soft materials and felt tapes in the scompartments if then all the rest rattles, completely non-sense and it's a way to fool people (what you see looks nice, but what you don't see is super cheap and cost saving, but still you pay for a premium product...)

[@swulabs]

CAN WE STILL PURCHASE THE PREVIOUS VERSION OF THE 5 SERIES??

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

The S-class needs the Super Screen - or something even better. Mercedes currently has the best interiors on the market.

[@ericmeshenberg3332]

I am looking for the Mercedes E-class but want the all terrain wagon with AMG. It is not available yet. I am looking for the less powerful AMG because the full AMG is only available in the regular wagon. Do you know if and when this engine will be available in the all terrain wagon ?

[@mehmetaydemir4238]

Does the new 5 series come with massage seats as option?

[@winstonw5273]

As a e class owner from 2014. This gen w214 is very very appealing. Make it stand out among their EV competitors.

[@bbbtttify]

Both looks like a disfigured previous generation 5-series and E-class

[@chrispnw2547]

Which one will have the higher cost to service and repair? TCO should be a measurable metric as the vehicles are increasing in price.

[@autogefuehl]

unsure yet. However at this moment it seems that reliability has gone up for BMW while it went down for Mercedes according to latest figures

[@user-sf7kl9uh7k]

I really like this guy, I hope he will come to the uk, we really need someone like this at the moment.

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks 🙏

[@daniyar_ala]

Thomas please make E 53 2024 test when the car will be released...

[@autogefuehl]

of course we will !

[@shitsugane]

You are always very well put together. Effortless style. Like Mercedes when they get it right. I'm a poor man - only now just managing a 2018 e400. So - this video is as close as I get to superscreen

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks keep tuning in!

[@Tainted10]

That’s a nice car, be happy with that.z

[@dinto_louis]

4:01 turning indicators on the Mercedes could have been integrated around the star design - with a pulsating, radiating outwards effect

[@jjjjjjj3376]

The 5 series looks perfect, love it!

[@Nanananaheyhey1]

Good voice for car reviews. It’s the E class for me. Gorgeous car. It looks so masculine this year and that’s exciting, and I’m just a huge Mercedes fan.

[@autogefuehl]

Cheers!

[@msrdanov1]

man could easily slap a citroen badge on that bmw and nobody would have noticed 😅

[@stasmargina7836]

Hi Thomas, how do I know if my 5 series has rear-wheel steering? I don't see it optionable on the configurator and you mentioned in your video that the car you're driving has it. Is it available only for the non xDrive model?

[@avt65]

Are you serious?

[@stasmargina7836]

How is that comment helpful?

[@xzst]

BMW is also going with capacitive buttons on the steering wheels?? Havent they learnd anything from VW and Mercedes?

[@autogefuehl]

It’s kinda half/half

[@GabrielRM]

BMW turn signal seems too discrete with red lights on top and bottom, hopefully it's brighter irl. The inner curved screen doesn't feel premium compared to Mercedes' one. Being curved means it isn't passenger friendly either, which I never understood.. However, 20k extra means it's roughly 25% more than the BMW which is insane. Ever more insane are their prices!!!

[@mahiralimajstorovic6329]

0:36 the shine of the star said it all

[@autogefuehl]

hehe I loved that shot indeed

[@Layno729]

Thank you Thomas for that BMW E class and Mercedes 5 Series. It was a good laugh. 😂😂😂

[@autogefuehl]

😁

[@salukiconvert]

Thomas I wonder why neither MB or BMW have followed Audi down the animated taillamp/headlamp road? Those microprocessor components and assemblies from Audi are more expensive but that can't just be the only reason why the other two stay away

[@anilmirap]

E-Class W214 is a real car instead of a toy as such as 5 Series G60. E-Class is the clear winner with no doubts according to this great review Thomas, thank you.

[@freddie3589]

Also combustion engine 5 series will probably get the interaction bar (ambient light) as an option later... someone said they have problems with delivery and prefer the i5 right now, but i'm not sure.

[@autogefuehl]

540i in NA gets it already as it said. Other versions probably later yes

[@emilevtimov238]

Thank you Thomas great episode and I watched from the beginning with great interest. Unfortunately all finish with the cost of the cars. That amount of money for the 4 cylinder car. Although I may have the money will always go to Superb, compeer to the 4 cylinder engine with that power and acceleration. Probably is generation, I am not the greatest fan of all the screens, cameras and autonomous driving. Still enjoying the pure driving experience. Unfortunately the 6 cylinders engines are out of my budged. Thank you and waiting for your next episode.

[@BimmerGuyFL]

The 2024 BMW G60 5-series interior door panels, the lower section seems like hard plastic at first. However, after having test driven the G60, I verified it is wrapped in a vinyl like material which has a very little bit of softness to it. Granted it isn't as padded as the Mercedes E-class but it is still padded. This is a step back in interior material quality from the previous generation BMW G30 5-series that felt more soft touch on the lower door panel both front and rear with a bit of felt lining in the pocket wall closest to the driver/passengers.

[@IT_Farhan]

G30 is golden in terms of build quality. I have an e450 w213 because of the interior and exterior styling and not the interior quality 😂.

[@leonshao5765]

Can you test the new Jaguar E-pace?

[@piotrrosinski]

I was wondering since it is not clearly stated, which is more comfortable and quiet at high speeds?

[@davidirion4296]

In general, I think the testers should be much more vocal about the wretched increase in size of the cars and include this in their scores. It's no big deal to increase the amount of space in the interior when the car is half a class larger than its predecessor. BMW clearly takes the cake here.

[@1yrFamily]

Once you driven a BMW, there's no way back ...!!!

[@dragospahontu]

Exactly, plus more human friendly.

[@andrw8946]

Thomas, do you think the A6 is lacking behind currently, compared to the 5 and E class?

[@autogefuehl]

A6 is still also nice for sure, I mean there is nothing new with it, yea, but you dont always need new because user interface also gets worse

[@andrw8946]

@@autogefuehl Well said. Thank you.

[@canadian0099]

If we are basing this on looks alone, the Mercedes is the better looking ride. The design direction BMW is headed is not good IMO. Thankful I got my M340I when I did. When it comes to the new E class vs 5 series though, I’d take the E over the 5 series.

[@o_o-_-8639]

We almost all agree that Mercedes has made a smaller s class at this point, the interior is very very nice and it’s very futuristic but jeez 104k for a rwd 4 cyl 194 ish hp diesel?! Are they nuts? For a bit more I can buy a used s class with a 280 hp l6 diesel awd and it’s even better.

[@verliebt3465]

crazy prices for what it's an entry level engine choice but with enormous amounts of optional extras i wonder in e-class, how much of that all glass dash board reflects in the windscreen at night?

[@autogefuehl]

I did comment on that

[@blueb4829]

I'm a little biased since I have a 2022 C class, but I think the E class looks better than the 5 series.

[@derekl190]

I prefer the BMW interior but the driver's seat already showing signs of wrinkles and sagging

[@luthert657]

Sagging - new feature of BMW for more comfort while maintaining the traditional sporty handling