Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) (2012) vs. BMW 5-Series (2010) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) and 2010 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year	2012	2010
Model	Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)	BMW 5-Series
Engine	turbocharged 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 402 hp@5000 443 lb-ft@1600	5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 383 lb-ft@6100
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	3773 lb.	4089 lb.	-316 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

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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

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