Heart says BMW, Brain says Merc, Pocket says Dacia

Lets be honest, these two are the best you can get in the world in the segment. No matter what other brand you look at. At the end, they are both the best. Which one you personally chose is just up to personal preference.

I drove both when choosing my company car and ended up picking the BMW. I do no think that one is better than the other, it is just matter of which one is better for you. Objective things first: - To me the cabin of the BMW was quieter than the Merc while driving. - The ride was a bit rougher in the BMW, but the BMW was on 20 inch run-flats, while the Merc was on 18 inch standard tiers. - The navigation system in the BMW is more responsive than the Merc's system (zooming, entering addresses, switching menus, etc.) - Trunk in Merc is bigger - I think Mercedes still has not figured out where to place the rotary dial to actually be used comfortably. You cannot rest your arm while using it, you have to bend your elbow backwards...putting that touch-pad on top of the rotary dial makes the dial hard to use. None of those issues with the BMW. - The Merc's windscreen wipers made a lot of noise, those in the BMW were 100% silent. This may or not be fixable. - The Merc was cheaper than the BMW, but the monthly lease price for the BMW was lower - so less devaluation for the BMW. Subjective: - The Merc feels bigger than the BMW while you drive it. Some people probably like the feeling of driving a big car, I don't. - I think the dash of the Merc is very flashy when you first see it, but after 3 hours of driving I started to dislike it - those 2 vertical screens just don't work for me. I also don't like the look of the extended sun-cap that covers both screens. It gives the feeling of sitting behind a wall. I imagine those two screens together are also quite bright at night (did not test it). I like to drive with a very dark cabin at night. - The BMW is certainly not so flashy inside, but the quality felt better to me and I still liked it after 3 hours :-) I actually like the screen sticking out of the dash. It puts the screen high where you can look it at while still looking at the road, while not blocking more of the view as necessary. - Exterior of the Merc C or E is exactly the same, and I do not like it very much, but that would not stop me; I buy a car to drive it, not to look at it all day. - I do not like the graphics of the Merc's dials, media system or navigation system a lot. - Riding the BMW makes me feel my age (40), the Merc makes me feel older :-) - The Merc has more of "have you seen my fancy car" feel to it, while the BMW is more subtle (which I prefer). So all in all, the BMW is my choice for the reasons above, you may have other reasons to pick the Merc - being able to ride either one is already a very big luxury.

So I own a G31 for almost two years now and right now, I'm in the market for it's replacement. I drove the E-Class and the A6 and I have to say: all three of them are pretty good cars and in the end it will be a matter of personal taste. Here's my opinion: It's correct, the Merc kinda hugs you. You close the door and leave the world on the outside. It has a special feel to it, and it is nice. BUT you really don't have much fun while driving it (I'm not talking about AMGs, though). I never felt like I wanted to go on a twisty road with the E-Class. However, it was comfortable like no other. The Audi struggles with it's FWD and being a bit topheavy. The 50TDI had a noticeable 'starting weaknes' when getting off from a stillstand, the 40 TDI didn't have that.. In both cases I didn't like the steering wheel. It was too thin and hard (the M steering wheel in the 5 series is padded). The 5 series has a bit more 'sharpness' to it that just makes you feel good and gives you a grin on your face. It really combines the best of both worlds (luxury comfort and sportiness). When on a twisty, you just want to go fast. When on the motorway / highway / Autobahn, you are perfectly fine to just cruise along and relax. For the interior: the Audi looks great at first sight, but for me, the whole infotainment-system doesn't really work as good as the one in the BMW. I can't use voice control (Audi's is better than the one on the 5 series) that much since I'm on the phone a lot. And focussing on the touchscreens is quite a big distraction when you're driving in heavy traffic. I'm missing just a few (maybe programmable) buttons for the most used functions. This would help a lot. For the Mercedes: I just don't understand that system. It is not logical or intuitive, at all. Plus the control-wheel is placed very bad. There was no relaxed way to use it. Voice control as good as in the BMW, satnav a bit slower. So in the end, I guess I will get another 5 series. Maybe just with a bigger engine this time (right now on a 520d).

I have to agree with James R. Astor: The 5 and the E are both great cars. I've test driven them both while shopping for a new company car and although I loved the E class, I did go for the 5 series in the end. Just because I felt that it's style and 'personality' fitted me better. Does that mean that the E wasn't good? Not at all, it's a brilliant car, just different. Regarding some of the comments here: it's a bit sad to see some people who are slaggin' off a car they don't like. It's ok if you don't like it.. it's called 'personal preference'. But don't say the car is bad because then you look /sound like a fool. Non of these cars are bad, on the contrary. The best part is that I'm sure half of those moaners can't even afford a car in this class... My advice: please grow up.

im Bmw fan but i respect Mercedes both are good car

New 5 Series is just gorgeous.

This is by far the most practical motoring reviewing youtube page. Cubby spaces, seating space for three at the back, boot space, noise and general ride comfort. At this point in my life that's all I wanna know about how a car (no matter the price) performs.

You dont even have a equipped 5 series like the Mercedes. The headlights are the standard one in the 5. Take the full headlights on the 5 and it changes the look !!

Let's face it - these are two exceptional cars, made by two of the world's best manufacturers. You're hardly going to feel like you got the raw end if you picked one of these over the other

I haven't even watched the video yet and I already know he's going to say the BMW's infotainment is better

When the M5 comes out can you do a Head2Head between it and the E63s?

BMW just puts the smile on your face it’s a different driving experience :)

I LOVE your reviews! The trunk part is very thoughtful and helped me decide which car to rent for my trip :)

i test drove both of them on highway and in city and after a month's researching and watching such videos i went for the BMW 5 series, G30 520i executive plus here in Dubai. The price for which (including registration and insurance) is 201,000 Emirates Dirham or 42,400 GBP. - 23rd April 2019 Main reason is the service pakcage of BMW is awesome. its for 60,000 KM or 3 years including brakeshoes and all areas (only battery and tyres not covered) Merc was offering 45000km service warranty with minimal coverage.

Who also can't afford any of them but still watches the video?

Both great cars, I bought the e class estate over the 5 as I went for the 7 seater option which gives it great flexibility with my kids, so I didn't have to buy a dreaded people carrier or Jeep. The 2.0 diesel has adequate grunt and with the 9 speed auto is so relaxing to drive over long distances and a real world mid 40's mpg average so far.

What I like about these cars is, that both manufacturers seem to concentrate on it's roots again. If you like a sporty drive, you get more than enough comfort in the 5-series. And if you are looking for a comfy car the merc provides you with enough sportiness when you need it. In my opinion no-one needs allrounders. Cars need to have an own manufacturer-given DNA. So you just need to know your personal preferences. Quality and pricing as well as safety are nearly the same in all German premium cars. Liked the review Mat, even though I am a passionate merc driver. Greetings from good old Germany!

lovey review and comparing! first time checking your chanel and YES IVE SUBSCRIBED !

This is the second review that I watch of these two rivals and it seems that the BMW is surprisingly quieter on the inside both times.

There’s something about the English car channels that you don’t find in the American shows, blooming lovely!

The front seats look wider in the BMW, which is not to say that the Merc's seats are not comfortable but the comfort seats in the BMW are just fantastic. At the end of the day choosing between the 5 series and the E class will remain a question of preference - if you've been a BMW fan like me all your life it's not very likely that you'll choose the E class, but on the other hand if you've owned 2 generations of E class Mercs I'm sure you're gonna stick with it.

I have 2015 520d and love almost everything about this car. But when I see this new e-class with it's refinement, style and more luxurious feel, I also crave to change to a new e-class.

BMW has the best infotainment system it is even used in Rolls-Royce

I think Merc should go back to the classic grill with the hood ornament. Thats equally as iconic as BMW's kidney grills. I just don't think Mercedes needs to slap a big logo on the grill. Their grill design alone lets you know what it is.

The interior of the E class in in another league, especially at night. I get over 65 mph on a long trip in absolute luxury. I love it

The E class is getting a new line up of diesels later this year. The new 2 litre is 170kg lighter than this particular one in the 220d. They're both great cars though..

I had a 2011 350 CDi and loved it although the 7G tronic box wasn't the quickest. Anyone owned both, wondering if the 9G is much better?

Very hard to compare these two really nice cars....would essentially come down to a matter of preference. And for me, it has to be the E-class!

In India or China, the E-Class comes with a Long Wheelbase as standard - Standard reclining rear seats! Its Unbelievably better here, but in any other country it would be a tough call between the two

The best joke that I heard about a Mercedes, a few day ago...EVER! A boss, a bussiness owner, just drives and parks his brand new Mercedes with full options, in the parking lot of his company and then an employee comes outside and starts admiring his bosses Mercedes...the boss goes to the guy and looks him in the eyes and asks him if he likes it, and he says its great...than the boss says: - Next year if you will work really hard, you will be a very good employee and you will do more overtime...I am gonna buy an even nicer Mercedes!

For me it has to be the BMW but that is not discrediting the E class. It comes down to personal choice. I love BMWs especially 5 series and 7. However if someone offered me either car I would grab them with open arms. It's true the Germans make the best in terms of luxury. Others just are trying to keep pace with them e.g. Jaguar and Lexus.

Please do a car review video on the new 2018 BMW X3 and the 2018 Mercedes GLC!

I have a 2010 E class and honestly it is the best car I've ever driven

FRANKIEONPC are you really commentating videos now? I am actually really happy right now!

Did he really excelerate in comfort mode 🤦🏻‍♀️. Any features like intelligent key system that other cars have. 1. Start your car with remote key 2. Press request button when you approach your car to unlock without actually having to dig for the keys. 3. Smart key lockout protection. ALSO: please put seat warmers and coolers for front seats and back seats.

I’ve owned both cars coming out of a Volvo S90 which was just as comfortable as the BMW M5series and MB E43 AMG. I test drove both and chose the BMW because it better because I tested it after I tested the MB so I went with my last impression. After driving the BMW for a few days I took it back and got the MB and I couldn’t be happier with my decision. The MB is just an all round better car. Much more stylish, just a good in performance, better on fuel and a sexier interior. It’s just more of a head-turning car.

Bmw Engine and body mercedes interior audi led thechnology and quattro drivetrain vw fuel economy =The best car in the world

Great head 2 head, from now on may all head 2 heads please include a drag race of some sort..

Heart says : Rolls royce Brain says : BMW,Mercedes Pocket says: toyota corolla

I love BMW but I would go for the E class because the luxury it offers cannot be compared

In the process of swapping my Merc out for the BMW 5 series. oddly enough, I like the way the BMW handles much better than the Merc. I prefer more plurality/duality (luxury and comfort). There are days when I like to drive with a purpose and days where leisure is preferred. From having owed a Merc, it makes me feel older (I'm 30). As I actually get older, I appreciate understated luxury a bit more. The Merc is definitely a softer, more luxurious ride... In the end, it really comes down to your car suiting your personality. A year over year cost to own comparison would probably edge one over the other... which my gut tells me Merc wins there. But from what I've heard and seen, it seems BMW has made big improvements and more competitive on that front as well.

Amazing honest review Thx

Both r amazing but i drove e class and those sporty seats were not that comfy idk how it goes in merc but in bmw they have those comfort seats as an option which is pretty cool when u have M package. Anyways both of them r nice to see on the roads!

The days when reviews included cabin noise measurements and information of how these cars will be used in the real world. Now it's mostly steering feel, 'interior quality' aka subjective whoever pay me more shilling and sportyness.

In my country a fully loaded S90 with 320HP or 230HP diesel with air suspension, B&W sound system is priced as the base price of the E class and the 5 series, so its the S90 for me

Great channel, best British one online right now imo, though MotorTrend still take trumps. Only letdown is the poor sound balancing, clipping distorted audio on off scene commentary and large volume disparity against live audio which is way too soft.

Both fantastic cars, I don't think you can determine which one is 'best' as it comes down to personal preference. My preference of car is BMW as I prefer the drive, the simplicity of the layout, and how intuitive iDrive is. The next person may prefer Merc for similar reasons. Swings and roundabouts

I love BMW, but damn they need to make the interior a bit more luxurious, it's a 5, not a 3. I know BMWs aren't about that, and I love that. I'm not 55 years old I'd hate to have a cabin that luxurious and a ride that soft and smooth, but step it up in the interior department, cause it's not connecting as well as the E class. For those of you saying "oh the e class is a better ride, more luxurious and better interior" remember, just cause the ride is smoother and nicer, doesn't make it better. Some people hate that, and some people like a sportier interior than such a flashy one.

Carwow isn't fully unbiased as they're not just reviewing cars, they have a company based around selling cars. If they want a specific car, like the BMW, to sell better, they can do anything in their favour to make it seem better, and this is what has clearly happened in this review.

*sticks one hand out the window* 3!... 2!... 1!.... This guy has never street raced before, bless his heart

BMW has the best infotainment system, doesn't matter what other car you bring to the channel, BMW wins over all

I do get that the command system on all benzes are difficult to use, but why doesnt carwow ever mention the speach control or try using it in comparison or parred with the command system

1:24 I love those rim caps! 😃😍

Good lad. I've vought a 5 series M sport last week and I absolutely love it.

I own both the cars, both are great cars in their own way. I personally feel the bmw 530i is a better car despite the sad interior but still a better car on the road.. I have more confidence with the bmw when I am travelling long distance.. It’s my personal review on it, no heart feelings.. The mercedes-benz E300 it’s a wonderful luxury car no doubt and it’s also my daily driven car. I am very much impressed with the comfort, it’s amazing!!! 👌🏻.. If you have the money go for both 😎

I probably can't choose between them, so it all falls down to its reliability. Which one of them has the least issue will be the one I'm looking forward to.

Both cars are great for luxury, but bmw tops in sport. Both cars is what people would want. At the end it is up to you. Tell me would you pick any other car like Cadillac, or ranger over, over bmw or Mercedes, you won't unless you are a fanboy. Bmw and Mercedes have tops ratings. But not taking any sides, I would get both of these cars, but bmw has been selling better than mercades, because it has better build quality. And it is more reliable.

I like the merc for design but BMW for tech, they always keep up to date like the 7 series with the remote parking function on the key, touchpad mouse control, all the new tech.

i would say if you look for comfort and eco ride get e220d if you want comfort and dynamic drive with nice sound and reasonable fuel economy get 540i

E Class for me. Faster and far more beautiful.

They're both great vehicles with no doubt. In the end it comes to personal preference. I would go with BMW just because it's more "sporty". Besides the acceleration test they made doesn't convince me at all. I think under equal conditions, the BMW would be slightly faster. Nonetheless, Mercedes-Benz is a lovely and awesome machine. In my own personal opinion, I give the win to BMW as well.

I love your reviews... Lots of love to you from India 😊

I really like the exterior styling of the Merc but hate that messy over fussy interior. They're both really good cars though and it's just down to personal preference in choosing between them.

Why do so many people compare the E Class with a Taxi like it's an insult? What is important for a taxi driver? Reliabilty, comfort, economy. So in those 3 segments the E Class wins over any other car how it seems. There really isn't much left beside that, except the category sporty. But lets be real here, we are talking about low displacement diesels, that has nothing to do with it anyway.

E-Class is for Taxi driver, BMW is for crazy driver.

I love your videos, but I think you need to fix the volume balance a little. It gets a little too soft/loud at times...

Can we see a review between the two hybrid versions of these cars? I have just ordered a 530e - hope I have made the right choice.

I would choose the merc , it is more comfortable, more practical and looks much better!

Hey Carwow! I would like you to make modern day reviews of older cars, and judge them by today's standards! Also comparisons of Old Vs. New are currentrly making a lot of views on KZfaq.

Both are great, thanks god we are living in this time. Taste is relative, no need to say this is better or that is better. A big thanks to Merc and BMW for these masterpieces

You're amazing at car reviews. I throughly enjoy your videos.

New Audi A6 coming in 2019, things should get interesting!

E39 the most beautiful 5 Series ever !!!!

Car design is an interesting thing. In the last few generations, both of these manufacturers have tried more daring elements, such as 4 headlights, feline eyes, Bangle flame surfacing, sharp angles. Now both of them look more as if they are a direct derivative from their early 90s version. Old is new...and perhaps designer realised that early 90s design was timeless and they inevitably go back to that after a bunch of experimentation.

After watching the videos on carwow. I watch one of your videos every single day.

Mercedes messed the e class up. it looks almost exactly like a C class.

somebody has to do "bloomin lovely" compilation and counter too.

I personally like the styling of the 5 Series better, but the Merc definitely looks more expensive. And the interior isn't even a competition. Sure the materials quality is about the same but the Merc dusts the BMW in terms of design. iDrive is infinitely better than COMAND, though. I also find it funny how everyone rags on the E Class for being a taxi. I rode in a new one this past summer in Berlin and it was by far the most comfy car I've ever been in. Die neue E Klasse.

Little did he know that BMW would do too much styling later on.

i love the bmw because i have one my self but the 3 seriase

So you would race a 2L diesel in comfort? Id hit the sport and it makes a huge difference. The car has less power in comfort mode

The new Mercedes styling certainly looks best on the E class but I hate the way the side body lines converge as you go to the rear of the car. From a practical standpoint it also comprises trunk room on all current Mercs. The styling of the 5 is much sportier and wedge like, and has lots of nice creases in the sheet metal that you can only see in the flesh.

What if I depended on the auto driving assistant including breaking and one time I forgot that the system is not engaged and I didn't do the breaking by my self..? So do I really need the driving assistant? I think a good Cruze control system is enough. M benz are just trying to demonstrate what they can do and what abilities they have regardless of what is really needed for a nice regular driving experience

"BMW feels sportier" the mercedes feels smoother. The mercedes beat the "sportier" BMW lol

Funny thing is the Mercedes would outlast the 5 series as they start showing age I've got an E63 2009 and my wife has a 2011 E350 and for the years we've owned them my wife's car only went back to the dealership once for a check engine light which was caused by old spark plug ( that's it ) BMW's are great but they become headaches once they go out of warranty .

Can you please review Mercedes e63 AMG S 4Matic +

You compare starting prices, but are the standard equipment specs comparable?

He scratched literally the only plastic thing in the E-Class.

You spent the entire video praising the E Class and pointing out how it's better in every single way (except handling), and then suddenly at the end you decided the 5 Series is the more rounded better car. That's rather inconsistent and strange.

Finally the comments are supporting both brands

Mate, you are seriously one of the best car reviewer's around. When will you do a review on the Kia Stinger?

He said more positive things about the merc than the bmw yet he chose to give the win to the 5 series🤷🏼‍♂️. Both are great cars though!

So the Merc looks better, cheaper, more powerful, more comfortable, has more practical boot but the winner is 5 series just because of a sporty handling? Am I missing something?

I just noticed there are quite a lot of videos were shot in the rain, or in the mist, or in the drizzle. Just, always seems a grimy, grey, and wet sky.

Both are fantastic!

Owned Mercedes since mid-80's, but! The new lines of Mercedes are getting way too cheap .. plastic, plastic and more cheapness. My wife's 2014 E350 was a much better built and feeling car than its 2017 4 cylinder turbo replacement, the new E Class feels like my daughter's old C230 .. the new E is a glorified C Class. The Premium 3 package is good.

This will be one of the toughest decisions I’ll have to make in the next year or so... E Class or 5 series

This is the Mercedes new 2L diesel engine it is 1950cm3 and single turbo, no longer bi turbo. Called the Om654. The new in line 6 3L diesel with electric boost turbo with zero lag will be launched with the S Class 2018 model.

Please review BMW 6 grand turismo as well thank you