According to statistics, in 2021, bmw 5 series cumulative sales of 171852 vehicles, an increase of 8.3% year-on-year, while the Audi A6L sold 156304 vehicles in the whole year, down 14.1% year-on-year, mercedes-Benz E-class sales of 141218 vehicles in the whole year, there is also a year-on-year decline of 9.3%.
It is not difficult to see from the data that the victory of the BMW 5 Series is all-round, the advantages are extremely obvious, not a flash in the pan, and it is indeed more favored by the Chinese than Mercedes-Benz and Audi in the field of luxury C-class cars.
So the question is, although the BMW 5 Series is very good, but the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Audi A6L are not bad, to this level of model products, often not too bad, the three cars have similarities - luxury, but also have different personalities, what makes the BMW 5 Series stand out? Is it really because the blue sky and white cloud car logo are good-looking? That must not be, why did the BMW 5 Series win the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Audi A6L? Probably because of these 7 points.
Size comparison
Conclusion: BMW 5 Series size has the most advantage
Although the BMW 5 Series is known for its handling, but the advantages in space size are also not discounted, it can be clearly seen from the data that the BMW 5 Series has obvious advantages in terms of length or height, or wheelbase, the width of the car is only 2mm less than the Audi A6L, and the gap in the actual car experience is not affected, but the advantages of the length and wheelbase are obvious. The captain gives it a smoother and more coordinated appearance, while the ultra-three-meter wheelbase ensures excellent spatial performance inside, and in terms of size space, it has come out on top.
Face value comparison
Conclusion: On a par, the BMW 5 Series has an extra sporty atmosphere
Appearance of this piece, the subjective factors affect the proportion is too heavy, theoretically it is impossible to distinguish between a high and low, not to mention that the three cars take a completely different route, style and positioning have obvious distinctions, although they are positioned luxury, but Audi A6L focuses on business cars, the appearance is calm and atmospheric, and the flat design is also closer to the young audience.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class is luxurious and elegant, although the replacement model is controversial, but in terms of luxurious atmosphere creation, compared to the competitors to perform better, a look needs to have experience and capital to control.
The BMW 5 series, in fact, there are not too many popular elements to add, but the brand's own sporty characteristics, with a fashionable and atmospheric appearance, comes with sports attributes, but the positioning and size of the C-class car give it more aura. The three models are comparable, but the 5 series has a rare sense of sportiness for this price point model.
Interior contrast
Conclusion: The BMW 5 Series does not have an advantage but does not pull across
The interior has never been BMW's strength, and it can even be said that it is the most untouchable existence in the whole car, but fortunately, BMW has also noticed this, and has successively adjusted the design layout of the model from the 3 Series, although it is not top-notch, it is no longer a drag. At least compared with the A6L, it is still better than being simple and generous, with a slight texture.
Of course, the most outstanding is the Mercedes-Benz E-class, environmentally friendly center console design, metal brushed panel, dual-screen linkage design, details processing is not BMW and Audi can be compared.
However, those who favor the BMW 5 Series sports attributes do not necessarily like elegance and luxury, so although the E-class design is good, it must be an appetite for potential audiences.
Audience usage scenario comparison
According to the car scene to distinguish, Audi A6L is more suitable for middle-aged people to work commuting to pick up children, business travel; Mercedes-Benz E-class is more suitable for business purposes, whether it is to pick up customers or travel to work, often the front row has a driver to drive carefully, the owner sits in the back seat, in each busy gap to race against the clock to relax.
The BMW 5 Series scene is relatively extensive, which can be young people traveling with their lovers, families traveling together, and business cars. Can't the Audi A6L and Mercedes E-Class go for a ride? Of course, it feels a little less free and free than the BMW 5 Series.
Gearbox comparison
Conclusion: BMW 5 Series Gold Combo
To say that the gearbox, the three cars are also different, Audi we do not say, S-tronic7 wet double clutch transmission, although the shift smoothness is excellent, the failure rate is lower than the dry double clutch, but in terms of acceptance, consumers still do not recognize much.
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is equipped with its own 9AT, bmw 5 series is equipped with ZF's 8AT, in terms of gearing grade sense and gear change smoothness, it is definitely the E-class is better, but the BMW 5 series's back-drive identity, as well as the 2.0T and 8AT gold power combination, is more attractive to consumers. The E-Class is more suitable for riding, while the 5 Series has an extra bit of fun to maneuver.
Power comparison
Conclusion: BMW 5 Series parameters are at the bottom, but no one dares to underestimate it
Power part, before the bottom is the Mercedes-Benz E-class, 1.5T engine although there is a motor blessing, but the sense of displacement grade is not enough, and now the E-class also uses a 2.0T engine, the displacement of the three cars has no gap, the gap is reflected in the book parameters, Mercedes-Benz E-Class has the most advantage, the maximum horsepower is 197Ps, audi A6L is second, the maximum horsepower is 190Ps, and the BMW 5 Series is only 184Ps.
But the hero, no matter how young, the control does not look at the size, to say that the golden power combination, or the back-drive blessing of the BMW 5 Series that set of 2.0T + 8AT is more fun to speak of, driving fun is stronger, although its parameters may not be dominant, but no one dares to underestimate it.
Comparison of public opinion
Conclusion: Choosing it is the least likely to go wrong
In fact, many people just can't figure out, bmw 5 series price is not the lowest, the sense of grade is not the strongest, why is it the best to sell, many times this "moderate" brought by the stability, is the biggest weapon to impress the potential audience.
After all, the car purchase budget of more than 400,000 yuan is also a lot of money, and buying a car is also a disguised investment, no one wants to see assets change, from the perspective of public opinion, BMW 5 Series is currently the most secure. It has not had a scandal, nor has it been controversial or even affected sales (it is likely to affect the retention rate) because of the change, and it is the least likely to make mistakes and bear the least risk.