Compare 2012 BMW 5 Series vs 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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  • 2012 BMW 5 Series
    2012 BMW 5 Series$54,500 - $80,150
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    Engine
    550i 4-Cylinder
    Displacement
    2L - 4.4L
    Fuel
    Gasoline, Gas/Electric Hybrid
    Horsepower
    240 hp - 400 hp
    Torque
    258 ft-lb - 450 ft-lb
    PowerSteering
    Included
    Drivetrain
    All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
    Transmission
    Automatic, Manual
    Start-stop system
    Included
    Fuel
    Gasoline, Gas/Electric Hybrid
    Fuel Consumption: City
    8.6 L/100 km - 15.7 L/100 km
    Fuel Consumption: Highway
    5.7 L/100 km - 12.4 L/100 km
    Fuel Capacity
    18.5L - 70L
    Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
    Included
    Driver-side airbag
    Included
    Passenger-side airbag
    Included
    Side airbag
    Included
    Head airbag
    Included
    Power Door Locks
    Included
    Fog lights
    Included
    Traction control
    Included
    Electronic stability control
    Included
    Air suspension
    Included
    Emergency Brake Assist
    Included
    Tire Pressure Monitor
    Included
    Lane departure warning system
    Included
    Driver Attention Monitoring
    Unknown
    Front Collision Warning
    Unknown
    Cruise control
    Included
    Heads-up display
    Included
    Parking Assist Front Sensors
    Included
    Back-Up Camera
    Included
    Automatic Parking Assist
    Included
    Adaptive Cruise Control
    Included
    Blind spot monitor
    Included
    HID headlights
    Included
    Auto-leveling Headlights
    Included
    Night Vision
    Included
    Automatic Highbeams
    Included
    Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror
    Included
    Daytime running lights
    Unknown
    AM/FM Stereo
    Included
    Navigation system
    Included
    MP3 Player
    Included
    Steering Wheel Audio Controls
    Included
    CD player
    Included
    HD Radio
    Included
    Sound system
    Included
    Television
    Included
    Bluetooth Connection
    Included
    Induction charging for smartphones
    ✕Not Available
    Air conditioning
    Included
    Leather seats
    Included
    Power Seats
    Included
    Automatic climate control
    Included
    Heated Seats
    Included
    Heated steering wheel
    Included
    Leather steering wheel
    Included
    Lumbar support
    Included
    Cooled Seats
    Included
    Automatic Climate Control, Dual-Zone
    Included
    Heated Rear Seat(s)
    Included
    Massage seats
    Unknown
    Power windows
    Included
    Power Mirrors
    Included
    Rain Sensing Wipers
    Included
    Remote Keyless Entry
    Included
    Passenger Capacity
    4 passengers - 5 passengers
    Front Head Room
    39.1 in - 41.4 in
    Front Leg Room
    40.6 in - 41.4 in
    Front Shoulder Room
    58.3 in - 59.3 in
    Second Row Head Room
    38 in - 39 in
    Second Row Leg Room
    36.1 in - 41.8 in
    Second Row Shoulder Room
    56.2 in - 57.7 in
    Trunk Volume
    13.2 ft³ - 18.4 ft³
    Sun/Moonroof
    Included
    Panoramic Roof
    Included
    Spare Tire
    Included
    Rear Spoiler
    Included
    Wheelbase
    116.9 in - 120.9 in
    Length, Overall
    193.1 in - 196.8 in
    Width, Max w/o mirrors
    73.2 in - 74.8 in
    Height, Overall
    57.6 in - 61.4 in
    Min Ground Clearance
    5.6 in
    Alarm
    Included
    Engine Immobilizer
    Included
  • 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
    2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class$59,900 - $106,900
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    Engine
    E 350 6-Cylinder
    Displacement
    3.5L - 6.2L
    Fuel
    Gasoline, Diesel
    Horsepower
    268 hp - 518 hp
    Torque
    258 ft-lb - 465 ft-lb
    PowerSteering
    Included
    Drivetrain
    All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Start-stop system
    Included
    Fuel
    Gasoline, Diesel
    Fuel Consumption: City
    10.7 L/100 km - 18.1 L/100 km
    Fuel Consumption: Highway
    7.1 L/100 km - 11.8 L/100 km
    Fuel Capacity
    22L - 94L
    Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
    Included
    Driver-side airbag
    Included
    Passenger-side airbag
    Included
    Side airbag
    Included
    Head airbag
    Included
    Power Door Locks
    Included
    Fog lights
    Included
    Traction control
    Included
    Electronic stability control
    Included
    Air suspension
    Included
    Emergency Brake Assist
    Included
    Tire Pressure Monitor
    Included
    Lane departure warning system
    Included
    Driver Attention Monitoring
    Included
    Front Collision Warning
    Included
    Cruise control
    Included
    Heads-up display
    Unknown
    Parking Assist Front Sensors
    Included
    Back-Up Camera
    Included
    Automatic Parking Assist
    Unknown
    Adaptive Cruise Control
    Included
    Blind spot monitor
    Included
    HID headlights
    Included
    Auto-leveling Headlights
    Unknown
    Night Vision
    Included
    Automatic Highbeams
    Included
    Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror
    Included
    Daytime running lights
    Included
    AM/FM Stereo
    Included
    Navigation system
    Included
    MP3 Player
    Included
    Steering Wheel Audio Controls
    Included
    CD player
    Included
    HD Radio
    Included
    Sound system
    Included
    Television
    Included
    Bluetooth Connection
    Included
    Induction charging for smartphones
    ✕Not Available
    Air conditioning
    Included
    Leather seats
    Included
    Power Seats
    Included
    Automatic climate control
    Included
    Heated Seats
    Included
    Heated steering wheel
    Included
    Leather steering wheel
    Included
    Lumbar support
    Included
    Cooled Seats
    Included
    Automatic Climate Control, Dual-Zone
    Included
    Heated Rear Seat(s)
    Included
    Massage seats
    Included
    Power windows
    Included
    Power Mirrors
    Included
    Rain Sensing Wipers
    Included
    Remote Keyless Entry
    Included
    Passenger Capacity
    4 passengers - 5 passengers
    Front Head Room
    37.9 in - 40.2 in
    Front Leg Room
    41.3 in - 42 in
    Front Shoulder Room
    40.4 in - 57.8 in
    Second Row Head Room
    35.8 in - 39.8 in
    Second Row Leg Room
    32.9 in - 35.8 in
    Second Row Shoulder Room
    48.9 in - 56.9 in
    Trunk Volume
    11.5 ft³ - 15.9 ft³
    Sun/Moonroof
    Included
    Panoramic Roof
    Included
    Spare Tire
    Included
    Rear Spoiler
    Included
    Wheelbase
    108.7 in - 113.5 in
    Length, Overall
    185 in - 192.7 in
    Width, Max w/o mirrors
    70.3 in - 75.9 in
    Height, Overall
    55 in - 58.9 in
    Min Ground Clearance
    3 in - 4.5 in
    Alarm
    Included
    Engine Immobilizer
    Included