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2013 BMW 5-Series and 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
| Model | BMW 5-Series | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | |
| Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 560 hp@6000 500 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@5250 516 lb-ft@1700 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 113.1 in | 3.8 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 191.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 73.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 57.7 in | -0.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4387 lb. | 4048 lb. | 339 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 37.9 in | 2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 57.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 38.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 56.9 in | -0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 35.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 2.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 BMW 5-Series
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| 2012 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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