When it comes to power, luxury, and style, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class holds all the aces. It offers silky-smooth performance and handling, a plush cabin, and technologies galore. But you shouldn’t take our word for it! That’s why we’ve put together the chart below, outlining the differences between the E-Class vs. BMW 5-Series, Audi A6, and Volvo V90. Check out the new E-Class Sedan‘s specs, then make the trip from San Jose or Newark to see it up close!
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 300 Sedan | 2018 BMW 5-Series 530i Sedan | 2018 Audi A6 Premium Plus FWD Sedan | 2018 Volvo V90 Cross Country T5 R-Design FWD Wagon | |
| Price | ||||
| Starting MSRP | $52,950 | $52,400 | $51,900 | $49,950 |
| Performance | ||||
| Engine | 2.0L inline-4 turbo engine | 2.0L turbo inline-4 engine | 2.0L turbo inline-4 engine | 2.0L turbo inline-4 engine |
| Horsepower | 241 | 248 | 252 | 250 |
| Torque | 273 | 258 | 273 | 258 |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Luxury Features | ||||
| Cooled Front Seats | Optional | Optional | Feature Not Offered | Feature Not Offered |
| Central Display | 12.3-inch with navigation and touchpad controller | 10.2-inch with navigation and touchpad controller | 8-inch with navigation | 9-inch with navigation |
| Apple CarPlay™ | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| 64-Color LED Ambient Lighting | Standard | Feature Not Offered | Feature Not Offered | Feature Not Offered |
| Safety Features | ||||
| Driver Attention Monitor | Standard | Standard | Feature Not Offered | Feature Not Offered |
| Car-to-X Communication | Standard | Feature Not Offered | Feature Not Offered | Feature Not Offered |
| Pre-Collison System | Standard with additional PRESAFE® Sound protection | Standard | Standard | Feature Not Offered |
Next to its three competitors, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 300 may not have the highest horsepower, but it offers some of the best torque figures—meaning greater low-end engine power. Not to mention, it’s the only one of the bunch to feature a 9-speed automatic for seamless shifting. And unlike the 5-Series, A6, or V90, the E-Class brags Car-to-X Communication, 64-color ambient interior lighting, and a 12.3-inch central display with a touchpad controller.
Schedule a test drive at Fletcher Jones Motorcars of Fremont to see what the E-Class can do firsthand! Our friendly sales and finance team is available every day of the week to help you apply for financing, or determine if leasing is a better option for you. Look for us at 5760 Cushing Parkway in Fremont, CA—near Milpitas and Sunol.
