Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) (2015) vs. BMW 5-Series (2011) Specs

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2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) and 2011 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year	2015	2011
Model	Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)	BMW 5-Series
Engine	turbocharged 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 402 hp@5000 443 lb-ft@1600	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	2dr Coupe	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.7 in	116.9 in	-8.2 in
Length	185.0 in	193.1 in	-8.1 in
Width	70.3 in	73.2 in	-2.9 in
Height	54.8 in	57.6 in	-2.8 in
Curb Weight	4134 lb.	4376 lb.	-242 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.4 gal.	18.5 gal.	-1.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.8 in	40.5 in	-3.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.1 in	58.3 in	-4.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	41.4 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.5 in	38.3 in	-2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	48.9 in	56.2 in	-7.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.6 in	36.1 in	-3.5 in
Total Legroom	74.6 in (over 2 rows)	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	-2.9 in
Cargo Volume	13.3 ft³	18.4 ft³	-5.1 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door).

2011 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

2011 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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