The Jaguar XF and Infiniti M are the most direct competitors to the BMW 5-Series.
Both models are all-new for 2011.
The new M—offered in M37 and M56 models—has improved handling and real backseat room this time around, plus a gorgeous interior.
The Jaguar XF offers a near-ideal mix of capable handling and performance, combined with a smart, classy feel and excellent interior comfort.
On the other hand, the current Mercedes-Benz E-Class has a thoroughly upgraded interior and quicker steering; it is still offered in a hot E63 AMG version.
The new Audi A6 that was introduced this past year is a more serious sport sedan than ever, with a stunning interior that mirrors that of the A7 fastback.
And Lexus is about to introduce, for 2013, an all-new version of the GS, with even more of an emphasis on performance and technology than before.
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The 2012 BMW 5-Series appears somewhat conservative on the outside, but it packs an armada of advanced-tech firepower, and new fuel-efficient engines, without interrupting its sport-sedan mission. |
It's the same V-6 blast to drive as the far more sexy A7, which makes the 2012 Audi A6 a little irrelevant for those not fixated on five seats or four cylinders. |
Scorching acceleration, nimble handling, and true luxury-car refinement complement style and fashion to swoon over in the 2012 Jaguar XF; backseat space remains its only reality check. |
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz E Class models have sharper driving appeal than in the past, while also returning to the classy interior appointments and vault-like construction that have made them longtime luxury benchmarks. |
| MSRP From | |||
| $46,900 | $41,700 | $53,000 | $49,800 |
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| 15 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy |
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| Turbocharged Gas I4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Gas V8 | Gas V6 |
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| Mid-Size | Midsize Cars | Midsize Car | Subcompact Cars |
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| 4-Door Sedan 528i RWD | 4-Door Sedan FrontTrak 2.0T Premium | 4-Door Sedan | 2-Door Coupe E 350 RWD |
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| Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Passenger Doors | |||
| 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| 4dr Sedan | Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | Coupe |
| Transmission | |||
| Automatic w/Manual Shift | Continuously Variable Ratio | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Automatic |
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| 2012 BMW 5-Series vs. 2012 Audi A6 | 2012 BMW 5-Series vs. 2012 Jaguar XF | 2012 BMW 5-Series vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E Class | |
