BMW 5 Series LWB vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2026)
BMW 5 Series LWB (₹76.60 Lakh) and Mercedes-Benz E-Class (₹81.50 Lakh – ₹1.45 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury sedan space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The BMW 5 Series LWB is more affordable — it starts ₹4.90 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
- The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the more powerful car, with 577 bhp against 254 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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BMW 5 Series LWB in short
The eighth-generation 5 Series arrived in India in July 2024 exclusively as a long-wheelbase petrol: the 530Li M Sport at ₹76.60 lakh, monospec. Its 258 PS 2.0L turbo-petrol carries 48V mild-hybrid assistance, and the stretched body targets the Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB — the only other long-wheelbase sedan in the class — head on. Buyers wanting an electric 5 Series get the closely related i5 eDrive35L at ₹79.60 lakh.
Full 5 Series LWB prices & variants →Mercedes-Benz E-Class in short
The E-Class LWB is India's best-selling luxury car, and the current generation launched in October 2024 continues the formula that earned that title: an India-specific long-wheelbase body with a 3,094 mm wheelbase, reclining rear seats and a 540-litre boot. The range spans ₹81.50 lakh (E 200) to ₹1.45 crore for the 585 PS AMG E 53 Hybrid 4MATIC+ plug-in hybrid. India is one of the few markets to get the LWB sedan at all — the BMW 5 Series LWB is its only direct long-wheelbase rival, with the Audi A6 running standard length.
Full E-Class prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: 5 Series LWB or E-Class?
The BMW 5 Series LWB is more affordable — it starts ₹4.90 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
5 Series LWB vs E-Class — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: BMW 5 Series LWB — not yet tested; Mercedes-Benz E-Class — not yet tested.
Should I buy the 5 Series LWB or the E-Class?
The BMW 5 Series LWB is more affordable — it starts ₹4.90 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the more powerful car, with 577 bhp against 254 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.