BMW 5 Series Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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BMW 5 Series Mercedes-Benz E-Class
From (indicative) (differs) € 76,900 € 78,500
Status Available Available
Fuel Hybrid Hybrid
Model years 2023-now 2023-now
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability (differs) 71/100 69/100
Efficiency (differs) 68/100 69/100
Practicality (differs) 64/100 62/100
Value retention (differs) 68/100 66/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) 57/100 57/100
Specifications
Power (hp) (differs) 299 312
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 6.3 6.4
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 230 236
Length (mm) (differs) 5060 4949
Width (mm) (differs) 1900 1880
Height (mm) (differs) 1515 1468
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 2080 2190
Battery (kWh) (differs) 19.4 19.5
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 103 113
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 2000 2100
Boot (l) (differs) 410 370
Body style Sedan Sedan
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) 0.7 0.7

WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • BMW 5 Series · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recalls (indicative) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • BMW 5 Series · Efficiency: Owner-reported PHEV consumption depending on charging discipline (public forums, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW 5 Series · Practicality: Boot 410 l (small for segment due to battery) + towing weight 2,000 kg (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW 5 Series · Value retention: Residual-value indication, segment valuation guides (historical average, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • BMW 5 Series · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure PHEV 0.7 l/100km + utility-factor critique ICCT PHEV report 2024 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Mercedes-Benz E-Class · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recalls (indicative) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Mercedes-Benz E-Class · Efficiency: Owner-reported PHEV consumption depends on charging discipline (public forums, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mercedes-Benz E-Class · Practicality: Boot 370 l (small for segment due to battery) + towing weight 2,100 kg (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mercedes-Benz E-Class · Value retention: Residual-value indication from segment valuation guides (historical average, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Mercedes-Benz E-Class · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure PHEV 0.7 l/100km + utility-factor critique ICCT PHEV report 2024 · reference date 2026-05-21

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Sixth-generation E-Class (W214), introduced 2023. The E300e is a plug-in hybrid with a petrol four-cylinder and an electric motor, together about 312 hp. WLTP electric range around 113 km with the 19.5 kWh net battery (manufacturer figure, indicative). Braked towing weight 2,100 kg.

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