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2011 BMW 5 Series
MSRP $53,800 - $79,800
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2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
MSRP $57,800 - $112,900
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I6 Twin Turbocharged Gas I6 Twin Turbocharged Gas V8
Premium Unleaded V-6 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8 Twin Turbo Diesel I-4 Gas/Electric V-6
Displacement
3.0L/183 3.0L/182 4.4L/268
3.5 L/213 4.7 L/285 2.1 L/131 5.5 L/333
Fuel System
DI
Gasoline Direct Injection Diesel Direct Injection
Horsepower
240 hp @ 6600 rpm 300 hp @ 5800 rpm 400 hp @ 5500 rpm
302 hp @ 6500 rpm 402 hp @ 5000 rpm 195 hp @ 3800 rpm 248 hp @ 6500 rpm 329 hp @ 6500 rpm 550 hp @ 5500 rpm 577 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
230 ft-lb @ 2600 rpm 300 ft-lb @ 1200 rpm 450 ft-lb @ 1750 rpm
273 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm 443 ft-lb @ 1600 rpm 369 ft-lb @ 1600 rpm 251 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm 457 ft-lb 531 ft-lb @ 1750 rpm 590 ft-lb @ 1750 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
8-speed Steptronic automatic transmission w/OD 8-speed Steptronic sport automatic transmission w/shift paddles & OD 8-speed Steptronic automatic transmission
7G-TRONIC Automatic 7G-TRONIC PLUS Automatic 7G-TRONIC PLUS Automatic -inc: AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline Diesel Hybrid
Fuel Consumption: City
9.6 - 14.5 L/100 km
10.2 - 13.9 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.2 - 9.2 L/100 km
6.8 - 9.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.2 - 14.5 L/100 km
6.8 - 13.9 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L
65.9 - 80.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
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
Standard
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Standard
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Standard
Night Vision
Standard
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Not Available
HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
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
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
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
4 - 5
4 - 7
Front Head Room
1,029 - 1,052 mm
937 - 1,021 mm
Front Leg Room
1,031 - 1,052 mm
1,049 - 1,067 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,455 - 1,506 mm
1,374 - 1,468 mm
Rear Head Room
973 - 991 mm
902 - 1,011 mm
Rear Leg Room
917 - 1,062 mm
765 - 914 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,466 mm
1,214 - 1,445 mm
Trunk Volume
521 L
249 - 541 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,969 - 3,071 mm
2,761 - 2,875 mm
Length, Overall
4,905 - 4,999 mm
4,699 - 4,912 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,859 - 1,900 mm
1,786 - 1,872 mm
Height, Overall
1,463 - 1,560 mm
1,392 - 1,496 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
76 - 145 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,730 - 2,295 kg
1,685 - 2,120 kg
Front Tire Size
225/55R17 245/45R18 245/35R19 245/40R19 P245/50R18 P245/40R20 P245/45R19
P235/40HR18 P245/40R18 P245/45VR17 P245/40VR18 P255/35ZR19
Rear Tire Size
225/55R17 245/45R18 275/30R19 275/35R19 P275/50R18 P275/35R20 P275/40R19
P255/35HR18 P245/40R18 P245/45VR17 P245/40VR18 P285/30ZR19
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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