BMW 5-Series (2006) vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2015) Specs

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2006 BMW 5-Series and 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Specifications

Model Year	2006	2015
Model	BMW 5-Series	Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Engine	5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 384 lb-ft@6100	turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 550 hp@5500 531 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.7 in	113.2 in	0.5 in
Length	191.1 in	192.1 in	-1 in
Width	72.7 in	73.0 in	-0.3 in
Height	57.8 in	57.1 in	0.7 in
Curb Weight	4012 lb.	4387 lb.	-375 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	21.1 gal.	-2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.7 in	37.9 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	57.8 in	-0.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	41.3 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.9 in	38.2 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.2 in	56.9 in	0.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.0 in	35.8 in	0.2 in
Total Legroom	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	77.1 in (over 2 rows)	0.4 in
Cargo Volume	14.0 ft³	16.4 ft³	-2.4 ft³

2006 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	best seats on the market today see full BMW 5-Series review
2006	4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I have 20 way power seats w/ lumbar. very nice. see full BMW 5-Series review

2006 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review
2006	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I'm 5' 9" and the front seat room semed cavernous to me. I once had a 6' 5" passenger in the front seat who voiced no complaint. 10. see full BMW 5-Series review
2006	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	My car did not have either the sports seats nor the comfort seats, both of which I tried and found superior; significantly so. The 'base' seats in my car were not the best seats I've ever had in a car although in fairness, they did not punish my lower back as once did the seats in my Infiniti G35x. They were adequate; more an ally than a foe. They also lacked meaningful thigh or side bolsters and so were clearly the choice of Buick-minded buyers, and so did not invite spirited driving. I score thm a 6. see full BMW 5-Series review

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