BABY FLAGSHIPS! -- NEW 2024 BMW 5-Series vs. 2024 Mercedes E-Class: Comparison

[@CarConfections]

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[@darriontunstall3708]

I would pick the Mercedes E class all day!!!

[@PK-bn2pg]

I liked the previous generation of both of these better, but as a bmw guy I would pick the Mercedes

[@ShivamThakur.257]

Correct 2nd Previous Bmw 5 Series Have Better Design

[@Rogue617]

you are not bmw a guy ,trust me 😅

[@Allanhyde264]

100% agree.

[@denikasmi1850]

@@Rogue617 of course he's not. probably never driven one ahah

[@Cameandsaw-z3u]

@@Rogue617you can tell man

[@vinnie2534]

Hard to decide, but can't believe cost difference is more than 5k between both. If it's the same price, I would go for E-Class without any doubt. The 5 series tail light still feels like Camry.

[@Chrisp707-]

I can't believe we're in the realm paying 80k+ for a midsized sedan....

[@Chrisp707-]

A mid size sedan that isn't even top of the range.

[@hellkitty1014]

Opt out of the hyperscreen and 4D Burmester and its cheaper than BMW.

[@cathymack2129]

Mercedes E class👍

[@jaymum23]

@@Chrisp707- These cost $80-$100k adjusted for inflation on the 80s.

[@vintagehaynesflute]

Only Mercedes Benz!❤

[@lizparks1662]

Mercedes, both inside and out. I really like this E class

[@hev8286]

I’ll take the BMW, it provides a better overall driving experience minus the numb steering.

[@dolarizacionenaccion790]

I have NOT driven either, but I'm more inclined towards the Benz simply because it looks much more styled and elegant "Professional" than the BMW... the size increase in the BMW is a big disadvantage, makes it look like an old buick!

[@dondavidson7127]

I have looked at both the new e class and BMW- have owned a Mercedes 350. My belief is that the BMW is a better car- more reliable , better gas mileage and is overall better quality vehicle. The 3 years maintenance is also a plus. Bought the BMW!

[@dalearmstrong4939]

We have a BMW 530i and LOVE IT. BMW all day ❤.

[@davcuts2897]

I would go with the 5 series. BMW have been on a roll with both reliability and owner satisfaction. Consumer Reports have named BMW the best brand for the past two years. The same can not be said for MB. They are near the bottom for reliability keeping Land Rover and Jaguar company. Their owner satisfaction is also near the bottom. MB are not what they used to be, and sadly they don't seem to care.

[@denikasmi1850]

yeah you're bang on... the bmw has the nicest interior, the build quality is way better than any mercedes can ever be and this is the only channel that says otherwise proving that they dont know what they're talking about ahahah . if you watch our european channels like carwow, autogefule and many other all say that bmw is the best in every category. the m cars beat any amg or rs from audi..the 7 series is the best luxury sedan.. the m5 cs destroys supercars on so on.. so bmw is the best

[@unowen-nh9ov]

& we haven't even seen neu M5 yet.

[@ryans7097]

I think the e class looks better even though the 5 has grown on me. I would take the 5 series though, I just don’t like how Mercedes has all touch buttons on the interior that can be really annoying to use. It just feels like you get more for your money with the BMW to me.

[@sibusisondlovu7663]

5 series ❤

[@russellfleming6513]

I would definitely go for the Mercedes.

[@thenonhuman941]

I entered the new 5 and left after 5 seconds…may worst interior, materials and feeling compared to the previous gen

[@jr1885]

Interesting. Doug Demuro felt the opposite.

[@thenonhuman941]

@@jr1885 enter both generations and you will notice the difference and feelings in the first 30 seconds

[@leroy5202]

Agreed, sat in one and the quality is subpar.

[@jojajo2707]

​@jr1885 thank you, I thought exactly the same. I don't like the bmw exterior es well. Same disappointment than 7 series.

[@seansiew5629]

@@jojajo2707 keep crying because you don't have a proven source of info that an S class sells better than the 7 series

[@Delvy787]

75-80k with four poppers, pass on both.

[@InsighterofTech]

They bombed the design of these gens. Especially the bmw, they nerfed the design to make it hideous. I prefer the Mercedes

[@oompa02]

I really like the previous 5 Series better than the new one. Currently own a 2021 M550i and plan on keeping it for a few more years. BMW took a step back on their new design.

[@Kenyon712]

In your opinion.

[@Str8representing]

Not a step but back a while R.I.P.

[@eddyvanderstraeten2522]

❤❤❤❤BMW all the way

[@HiiImChris]

Its difficult because honestly theyre both genuinely sweet cars. I personally like the interior of the bmw a bit more, especially the steering wheel. But the mercedes def has a wow factor to its radically defined character and uniqueness. I also really like the fact u get more tech and the vent seats, i live in arizona. If it was between the eqe and i5, ev variants, id go i5 but here i might actually go w the e class. The exterior just generally looks really nice and the interior feels like youre in something unique still

[@omidnamin9004]

I would pick neither all day!!! give me the last gen of either one by a land slide.

[@twboy2000]

E class won by far

[@trinarichardson4054]

Mine is just like the one he's driving. The BMW of course. I looked at the benz, but the drive is so much better with the BMW

[@Integratedcraig]

I thought MB offered an optional Hands Free “Driver Assistance Package” for 1950.00 extra?? Please explain any differences between the 5 and the E’s drivers Assist pkg..

[@thabochauke6041]

THEY DO

[@emj2068]

A simple Google search is all it takes.

[@kuopei626]

MB doesnt have highway assist function , however BMW does , when you drive on certain highway , BMW can do totally hands free up to 80mph

[@Taylaasargi]

You are the best guys thank you I prefer the 5 series

[@hellkitty1014]

After having seen both in person, I just have to wonder what was BMW thinking with their current styling direction? The 5er looks so pedestrian in contrast to its predecessor and the new E-Class. Not my cup of tea, for sure. The tall, slab-sided styling removed most of the character, the overhangs are uncharacteristic of a Bimmer. The MB is leaving nothing but size to the S-Class these days. They're not playing it safe anymore.

[@seansiew5629]

Well honestly I do see the 5 and 7 series in person, the 5 series made the 7 series look elegant, and the E class looks better than the S class, my mechanics have been very frustrated repairing the w223 because it’s catastrophic reliability, as most Mercedes owners want reliabilities like a Toyota owner, as a BMW guy I would take E class>5 series and 7 series>S class

[@vindevhunta4905]

Previous gen of both looks better.....but I'd go for the E CLASS I LOOKS A LIL BETTER .

[@macdeep7529]

BMW any day 😊

[@denikasmi1850]

bmw is the best in every category.. the interior is built way better than mercedes or any other car in the segment... the biggest car channels here in europe all say that bmw is the best in every category and i dont get how you say that mercedes is built better, that's just not true. mercedes squeks bmw doesnt... the driving experience is unmatched and the reliability is the best from bmw and NOT from mercedes. here in europe mercedes is having a lot of problems with their engines and its unreliable as hell. even audi is doing better considering it's all volkswagen

[@pacmanc8103]

Nonsense.

[@hadiwinata4897]

nonsense

[@MCoupeMike]

both have waaay to much screen realestate (the Merc "super screen" is just dumb) - wouldn't buy either - need some gauges and physical buttons for the most common features

[@ike.C.2017]

I would take the E-Class all day any day!

[@Izzywizzy646]

I’ll def take the bmw any day, that Mercedes I can see 29k in maintenance the first WEEK outta warranty

[@beinjar5634]

I’m not about that he looks but comfort, quality and refinement goes to Mercedes. All Mercedes are the best and unbeatable in the market

[@Carfan678]

Mercedes looks way better imo saw the new 5 series on the highway and the rear end is very much giving new Honda accord

[@seansiew5629]

Well for me the front of the 5 series look closer to the Honda Accord gen 10 and the rear looks like the xv70 Toyota Camry

[@larrylauck3298]

Just ordered the BMW 540i X with all options loaded. Thank you.

[@CarConfections]

Congrats on the new ride!

[@jojajo2707]

How big was discount? In Germany bmw discount is enormous. You can order basically any BEV I model with 25-30% off. New 5 series BEV or hybrid discount is at least 20%. Bmw never gave that big discounts, but new 5 series, 7 series, XM are very hard to sale. People don't like the design in Europe. I just sat in 5 series and was disappointed by the cheap interior. Even the older A6 feels better built

[@AS-it5uz]

What a BS! My friend ordered 550 phev and got 6 % dicount. After discount price is 100 k euro

[@mikemens8320]

Ordered my 540i two weeks ago. Now have to be patient and hope it’ll arrive in 4 months or less 😊

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Excellent comparison as per usual!😸

[@raymingng9610]

5 series looks tougher.. so 5series of course💕

[@martinshelton1247]

BMW all the way.

[@B0RRAC0]

Love the fact you guys are brothers reviewing cars! Hope my two (13 & 9) boys grow up to do the same! Subscribed!!! 😁👍🏼

[@CarConfections]

Thanks so much! We’re blessed to do what we love!

[@chrisk525]

Now we need the 540i vs E450 comparison. Also when you mentioned the seats which had the first impression of just being overall more comfortable? I realize this could be subjective but besides control & feature comparison I want to hear which you thought was more comfortable when you first sat in them.

[@rickvanderkoy6115]

Get the BMW 540 - best engine on the market and much better performance than either of these cars, but just slightly more $.

[@pringlw]

Merc all day. Mostly because the interior and luxury is far superior. Exterior styling is also better. I used to love the design of BMWs but they lost me about 10 years ago. Finally I don’t agree BMW has sportier handling dynamics. They did once, but I think that’s an old reputation thing nowadays.

[@BSBS-gk4iy]

I would choose 1Camry 2.5L + 1Sonata 2.5L for 80K!

[@johnblack4915]

I would pick the 5 series but the tack on screens no hard buttons and lil shifter is a deal breaker for me..e class is no better but overall more solid and modern depreciation hit on both is also a deal breaker with maintenance

[@cathymack2129]

Mercedes

[@denikasmi1850]

yep bmw for the win

[@jppilotadventurez5251]

As a former bmw/Audi owner, i wouldn’t buy either. Would take a Honda every time. Yes I’ve been traumatized! $1,500 every 3-6 months when something went wrong with the bmw, very expensive preventative maintenance for the Audi never had anything happen with that one. Wiped my hands clean with the vehicles and went with Honda. On my 5th Honda, trade them in every 1-2 years. Only paid registration 2-3 times out of 10 cars I’ve owned in the last 8-9 years, maybe less than.

[@erdalbesiktas4113]

BMW exterior and Mercedes interior is better

[@DMCarReviews]

BMW 5-series❤️

[@eddyvanderstraeten2522]

Always BMW

[@NERSISYANNERSISYANN-z3y]

BMW🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@minifunkable]

Looking at 540i xdrive but can't disable auto start stop and touch screen is big no no. Tech over load. For $77k 540i xdrive with b58

[@ericd.4460]

I think that you are incorrect. In my brother's 5 series, the switch to disable start-stop is on the start button in the car.

[@sayanghosh-wc9uf]

B rolls in the first 40secs were amazing !!!!

[@HiiImChris]

The i5 is my dream ev car. The eqe is great as well but i love the i5

[@WayApp]

Elegance

[@performingspecs7841]

While the Mercedes does seem to have more tech, the tech is more useful and easier to use in the BMW in the real world in everyday use, in my personal opinion. I think it is really useful that you can use your phone or a key card to operate the BMW with the BMW app. Also no points should be given for fake exhaust openings 😂 But honestly they are both great cars and these two companies have been battling for years for the top spot. Each does its own thing better than the other. I like them both.

[@RellupNorth]

The 5 all day

[@kole_mahlare]

They no longer have that car feel, however you do feel like you are riding in a robot

[@chrislaswell5572]

As a MB owner I can confidently say that while the newer MB's look really cool if you're standing back 5 or 7 feet, the fit-and-finish are very, very sub-par these days. Many MB dealership also sell BMW. So make sure you look at this before you buy. I can't speak to the new E-Class but other models (the outgoing E-Class) are really poor. The trim lines don't line up cleanly, the quality of the materials (they've gone to "metal-looking" plastic rather than SS/aluminum), the "leather" seats are atrocious, and many of the little things (clips, clamps, fittings, covers, etc.) have gone to plastic to save money. And yet, the A, B, and C annual services that you *have to* do with an authorized MB dealer have increased 20% - 40% in price. I spent ~$600 for a new valve stem last year...not new tire and wheel, not a set of valve stems...only one valve stem. Yikes!!

[@kabelwasalim6305]

That e class is better and more beautiful than older version

[@chrispnw2547]

I looked at both vehicles and at 60 years old, I want a car with refinement, power, and not a computer lab. These 2024 vehicles have lost the plot and are playing on tech over quality of materials. I will be purchasing a 2022-2023 CPO BMW 540i or 550i. I am a technical professional but do not want my technology to be overwhelming and ever-present in my vehicle.

[@Str8representing]

Im 37 and I hate the trend of massively overweight computer screens on wheels

[@see_inf]

can anyone give info on the reliability and service costs, which would be more value for money through next 10 years

[@globalgenius3062]

Merc, Merc, Merc everytime everuwhere.

[@thebigone6969]

Imma pick the E-Class Benz and then the BMW. Imma send this video to my boo Shyam so he can get me one of these cars!!! And he best get it for me if he wants a taste of this hot chocolate fudge donk!!!!!

[@johnblack4915]

😂

[@chris2320]

I’d only want the AMG in the E class but close its to 100k but in the 5 series I could live with the 550e with almost 500hp and possibly around 80k .

[@playeatsleep1548]

Love both, but I will have to pick one, and it is BMW

[@luisartglv7173]

Both designs look cheap and generic, its all about cutting production costs now.

[@detroitplayboi]

E-class wins this hands down. But if I’m spending the money, id probably get a G80 instead. More for less.

[@markmallinson935]

BMW will always have drive superiority, for $7000 price difference you could probably get the 535 with the B58.

[@cathymack2129]

My 2024 Mercedes E Class has real leather

[@pacmanc8103]

It is an option, of course.

[@dynamicremakes5592]

The 5 series is like a glorified accord in this generation there is nothing special about it

[@Str8representing]

And the Mercedes is a glorified Hyundai/Kia 😂

[@lr1534]

is it a trend to uglify every new car?

[@mcalisterhayes]

What do you mean the 5 series sunroof doesn’t open? It most certainly does!!

[@michaelhughett8396]

The base sunroof on the 5 is small and does open. The optional sunroof is panoramic but does not open. Their car has the optional sunroof.

[@travidvidlegradic1995]

I owned previous gen MB E abd BMW 5. Overall I would pick Merc

[@thehappycamper25]

New 5’er has no personality

[@Str8representing]

It definitely has Frankenstein personality

[@mehmetozel962]

And my Mercedes is E 180 with 1.5 litre engine and 170 hp. It is unique for Turkish market because of tax issues. And guess what is the price I paid. 170.000$ can you believe that

[@pacmanc8103]

That is crazy. I just paid $89,500 for a new E450 4Matic. It’s a beautiful car with the maple wood/aluminum strips dash and console and macchiato beige/black leather.

[@gypsylexy4524]

what actioncam are you guys using?

[@CarConfections]

We use a Camcorder, GoPros, and iPhone to film

[@gypsylexy4524]

@@CarConfections cool, what Camcorder & GoPros model?

[@ericw3517]

I hate that Mercedes has ditched the iconic hood ornament for most models. The new E-class has an almost Accord-like vibe.

[@martykey1574]

It’s an option with a different grille

[@ericw3517]

@@martykey1574 would be totally worth it

[@modmod392]

BMW Blob series

[@B0RRAC0]

I'd "rather" the Mercedes out of these two but I think the head & taillights are TERRIBLE compared to the W212 which I owned. I'll wait until there's an 8 cylinder version! 🥴

[@seansiew5629]

Well no V8 planned for w214, the range topping E63 would have an in-line 6 with a plug in hybrid

[@BlastoiseDan22]

The new 5 series looks like stretch cross over, looks weird. Also the taillight looks like amg gt 😅

[@folkote]

Sunroof without open function is very sad. It's a deal breaker for me

[@ecklar123]

It is a shame the Mercedes lacks reliability. It reminds me of of my friend calling me to pick her up after she came out of a mall to her one month old E Series and the car failed to start. Who needs this kind of grief?

[@tahran5782]

Light Mercedes and BMW but for my choice I'm going to have to go for a BMW because all the sporty driving Dynamics Mercedes is nice but BMW is beautiful and Mercedes SUV. Perhaps the GLS that need to be redesigned them BMW X7 is already redesigned and the Mercedes GLS just need to be redesigned. So anyway, for the sedan part I'm going to have to go for BMW because all the luxury and sporty Dynamics

[@georgeblankson9888]

Well I own the e350 and I like it so far it’s been 2 months

[@cathymack2129]

Mercedes E class absolutely

[@HiiImChris]

Should have given a point for 5 inch length increase

[@faizelphilander6938]

The BMW is just the best car here, OOOO and then that stupid price tag of the E-class to be honest no Mercedes is worth it's price tag over the BMW by no means. The BMW gets my vote over the Merc always

[@pacmanc8103]

😂😂😂

[@kenanrodriguez8743]

True! 👍🏼

[@davida2047]

The Benz is hideous, it been lookin like 🥴

[@seansiew5629]

5 series is way uglier

[@zydrunasnormaliai6997]

Of cource is Mecedes E class 100proc

[@champbrady633]

Mercedes E class is simply better and so much better to look at everyday

[@CCCerva]

Mercedes-Benz E Class 🤴

[@anthonym9470]

Would take the bmw all day

[@dilotsatiktok-bk8te]

I am getting myself the E class

[@Breakinlife007]

I highly don't agree... the Mercedes will keep higher resale in Chicago

[@draskopopovic7408]

5

[@allenl4086]

Review 540i vs 450E

[@DjordjeSusa555]

5 series for me

[@felyxxx456]

Just based on looks inside and out…Merc

[@night5091]

5 is big 199 inches woof. For mid size car. The 5 drives better, the E looks better.

[@Troy-fv9uq]

That’s crazy because the 8 series 4 door is 200 inches long. That’s a different class of more luxury though.

[@nasrjibril3307]

The 5 series

[@DeJayJan]

Great video but I feel that they didn't give Bmw the correct acknowledgment in some areas, For example Bmw has various ways to control the infotainment, with buttons and nobs which makes it much easier to interact with, especially while driving. The gesture controls on Bmw is another way to control the infotainment. Cars are getting harder to deal with when everything is on a screen and they barely have buttons. so if we are going to give points for extra screens (Merc) and such we should give points to ease of use of these systems and other tech. Now to my opinion: I love E-class' Interior but the 5's exterior. Also Mercedes digital display is much more configurable than Bmw's. Its a Hard choice but just depends on what you like and your personal use. If you care about comfort over drivability get the E-class if you wanna have fun and look/feel good doing so, get BMW.

[@TheKingxj]

Over 80k for both and no real leather seats 💀

[@DMCarReviews]

Leatherette is much more wear resistant and looks nicer over the years

[@pacmanc8103]

@@DMCarReviewsLeatherette? I think you may mean vinyl or plastic. Leatherette is a made up word for people to think the material is somehow leather.