Model Year | 2013 | 2021 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | BMW 5-Series | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 335 hp@5500 332 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.1 in | 117.1 in | -4 in |
Length | 191.7 in | 195.8 in | -4.1 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 73.5 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 58.2 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4189 lb. | 3898 lb. | 291 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 38.8 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 58.7 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.4 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 37.5 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 55.9 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 36.5 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 BMW 5-Series.