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2008 BMW 5 Series
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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2008 BMW 5 Series
MSRP $59,800 - $113,200
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2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
MSRP $74,300 - $121,515
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I6 Twin Turbocharged Gas I6 Gas V8 Gas V10
Diesel I6 Gas V6 Gas V8
Displacement
3.0L/183 3.0L/182 4.8L/293 5.0L/305
3.2L/197 3.5L/213 5.0L/303 5.5L/332
Fuel System
TBD DI
CDI SMPI
Horsepower
230 hp @ 6500 rpm 300 hp @ 5800 rpm 360 hp @ 6300 rpm 500 hp @ 7750 rpm
201 hp @ 4200 rpm 268 hp @ 6000 rpm 302 hp @ 5600 rpm 469 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque
200 ft-lb @ 2750 rpm 300 ft-lb @ 1400 rpm 360 ft-lb @ 3400 rpm 383 ft-lb @ 6100 rpm
369 ft-lb @ 1800 - 2600 rpm 258 ft-lb @ 2400 - 5000 rpm 339 ft-lb @ 2700 - 4250 rpm 516 ft-lb @ 2650 - 4500 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission w/OD 6-speed Steptronic automatic transmission w/OD *Mandatory until 09/07* 6-speed manual transmission-inc: OD, dual-mass flywheel
5-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission-inc: "comfort" mode, Touch Shift, optimum gear programming 7-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission-inc: "comfort" mode, Touch Shift, optimum gear programming 5-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission-inc: "comfort" mode, Touch Shift, optimum gear programming, AMG SpeedShift, fingertip manual mode
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Diesel Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
11.2 - 19.9 L/100 km
8.9 - 16.1 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.0 - 11.9 L/100 km
5.9 - 10.9 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.0 - 19.9 L/100 km
5.9 - 16.1 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L
80.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Standard
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Standard
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5 - 7
Front Head Room
993 mm
950 - 1,006 mm
Front Leg Room
1,054 mm
1,064 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,455 mm
1,433 mm
Rear Head Room
968 - 993 mm
958 - 998 mm
Rear Leg Room
914 mm
904 - 914 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,453 mm
1,425 mm
Trunk Volume
396 L
450 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,885 - 2,888 mm
2,855 mm
Length, Overall
4,854 - 4,864 mm
4,818 - 4,872 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,847 mm
1,811 - 1,821 mm
Height, Overall
1,468 - 1,491 mm
1,448 - 1,486 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,590 - 1,880 kg
1,680 - 2,000 kg
Front Tire Size
P245/40WR18 P225/50VR17 P245/35WR19 P255/40ZR19
P225/55HR16 P245/40ZR18 P245/45HR17
Rear Tire Size
P245/40WR18 P225/50VR17 P275/35WR18 P275/30WR19 P285/35ZR19
P225/55HR16 P265/35ZR18 P245/45HR17 P245/40ZR18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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