Compare 2009 BMW 5-Series vs 2008 Mercedes-Benz E Class

2009 BMW 5-Series
2008 Mercedes-Benz E Class
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4-Door Sedan 528i RWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 528i RWD 18 28 $42,135 $45,800
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 528i xDrive AWD 17 25 $44,250 $48,100
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535i RWD 17 26 $47,010 $51,100
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535i xDrive AWD 16 25 $49,130 $53,400
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 550i RWD 15 22 $55,570 $60,400
5 Series 4-Door Sports Wgn 535i xDrive AWD 16 23 $51,335 $55,800
M5 4-Door Sedan 11 17 $78,660 $85,500
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4-Door Sedan 3.0L BlueTec RWD 42 State
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
E-Class 4-Door Sedan 3.0L BlueTec RWD 42 State 23 32 $48,546 $52,200
E-Class 4-Door Sedan 3.0L BlueTec RWD California 23 32 $48,546 $52,200
E-Class 4-Door Sedan 6.3L AMG RWD 12 19 $79,329 $85,300
E-Class 4-Door Sedan Luxury 3.5L 4MATIC 16 22 $49,011 $52,700
E-Class 4-Door Sedan Luxury 3.5L RWD 17 24 $47,616 $51,200
E-Class 4-Door Sedan Sport 3.5L 4MATIC 16 22 $49,011 $52,700
E-Class 4-Door Sedan Sport 3.5L RWD 17 24 $47,616 $51,200
E-Class 4-Door Sedan Sport 5.5L 4MATIC 13 19 $56,916 $61,200
E-Class 4-Door Sedan Sport 5.5L RWD 15 22 $55,521 $59,700
E-Class 4-Door Wgn 3.5L 4MATIC 16 21 $52,034 $55,950
E-Class 4-Door Wgn 6.3L AMG RWD 12 18 $80,026 $86,050
Pricing
Invoice Price
$42,135
$48,546
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$45,800
$52,200
Monthly Payment Estimate
$763 / month
$870 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.2
8.0
TCC’s Bottom Line
Whether as a sedan or wagon, the 2009 BMW 5-Series is a distinctly sportier, tech-savvy alternative to luxury rivals—without giving up any comfort. If you appreciate luxury and complex engineering solutions, then you'll love the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
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Fuel Economy
City
18 mpg 23 mpg
Highway
28 mpg 32 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Mid-Size Mid-Size
Interior Dimensions
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Passenger Volume (ft³)
99.1 97.0
Second Leg Room (in)
36.0 35.6
Front Head Room (in)
39.1 39.1
Second Hip Room (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.3 - TBD -
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Second Head Room (in)
38.1 37.8
Second Shoulder Room (in)
57.2 - TBD -
Front Leg Room (in)
41.5 41.9
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.2 - TBD -
Wheelbase (in)
113.7 112.4
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.7 71.7
Track Width, Front (in)
61.3 - TBD -
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Length, Overall (in)
191.1 191.0
Height, Overall (in)
57.8 58.4
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
14.0 15.9
Brakes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.8 x 1.18 12.3 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 x 0.79 11.8 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr-Assisted Power
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18.5 21.1
Steering
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD - - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
13.7 - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.4 37.4
Steering Type
Servotronic Variable Pwr Vehicle-Speed-Sensitive
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P225/50R17 P225/55R16
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA
Front Tire Size
P225/50R17 P225/55R16
Spare Tire Size
- TBD - - TBD -
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3505 3860
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 16 x 8.0
Front Wheel Material
Alloy Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
- TBD - - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 16 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Size (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - - TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
180 - TBD -
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
200 @ 2750 400 @ 1600 - 2400
Engine Order Code
NA NA
Displacement
3.0L/183 3.0L/182
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
230 @ 6500 210 @ 3800
Engine Type
Gas I6 Diesel V6
Fuel System
EFI CDI
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
28 32
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
18 23
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
21 -
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
- TBD - NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.66 - TBD -
Trans Type
6 7
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 - TBD -
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA - TBD -
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.94 - TBD -
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.46 - TBD -
Trans Order Code
NA NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.38 2.65
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.23 - TBD -
Trans Description Cont.
Manual Automatic w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.85 - TBD -
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.32 - TBD -
Summary
Vehicle Name
BMW 5 Series Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Body Style
4 Door Sedan 4 Door Sedan
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Double-Pivot 4-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut-Type w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
4-Link Integral 5-Arm Multi-link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA w/Coil Springs
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
5 -

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