Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) | BMW 5-Series | |
Engine | 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 382 hp@6000 391 lb-ft@2800 |
5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 384 lb-ft@6100 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 113.7 in | -5 in |
Length | 185.0 in | 191.1 in | -6.1 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 72.7 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 55.0 in | 57.8 in | -2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3783 lb. | 4012 lb. | -229 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 37.7 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 57.3 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.5 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 37.9 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 48.9 in | 57.2 in | -8.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 36.0 in | -3 in |
Total Legroom | 75 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | -2.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Fits like a glove. Heated & Ventilated seats. Proper support. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) review |
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 |