BMW 5-Series (2010) vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2013) Specs

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2010 BMW 5-Series and 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Specifications

Model Year	2010	2013
Model	BMW 5-Series	Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Engine	5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 383 lb-ft@6100	turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@5250 516 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.7 in	113.1 in	0.6 in
Length	191.1 in	191.7 in	-0.6 in
Width	72.7 in	73.0 in	-0.3 in
Height	57.8 in	57.7 in	0.1 in
Curb Weight	4089 lb.	4048 lb.	41 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	15.9 ft³	-1.9 ft³

2010 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

2010 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

2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Great comfort. Low dash makes seeing out good for my short wife. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review

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