BMW 5-Series (2011) vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) (2013) Specs

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2011 BMW 5-Series and 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Specifications

Model Year	2011	2013
Model	BMW 5-Series	Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)
Engine	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 402 hp@5000 443 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,969 mm	2,761 mm	0 mm
Length	4,905 mm	4,699 mm	0 mm
Width	1,859 mm	1,786 mm	0 mm
Height	1,463 mm	1,397 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,985 kg	1,711 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	70 L	66 L	4 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,029 mm	1,021 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,481 mm	1,374 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,052 mm	1,067 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	973 mm	909 mm	64 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,427 mm	1,242 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	917 mm	838 mm	79 mm
Total Legroom	1,969 mm (over 2 rows)	1,905 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume	521 L	450 L	71 L

2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review

2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review

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