With a choice of six- or eight-cylinder engines, rear- or all-wheel drive, and great handling, the 2010 Infiniti M stacks up directly against the traditional German powerhouses.
The 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is newly revamped; more aggressively angled lines dominate its new body, while handling has become more engaging and its interior more heavily laden with electronic gadgets.
The BMW 5-Series is half-new this year; a 5-Series GT brings a copiously roomy wagon back to a new-generation platform, while the 2010 5-Series sedan carries over, awaiting a brand-new 2011 5-Series sedan replacement.
The Lexus GS offers the same drivetrain choices as the Infiniti M, with the addition of a Hybrid version that can't quite demonstrate a gas-mileage advantage when pressed hard.
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The 2010 Infiniti M sedans reward drivers with Germanic handling and acceleration, though it's hard to pick them out from a crowd. |
Whether as a sedan or wagon, the 2010 BMW 5-Series is a distinctly sportier, tech-savvy alternative to luxury rivals-without giving up any comfort. |
The 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan swings to the masculine side of the pendulum and sharpens its driving appeal in the process. |
| MSRP From | ||
| $45,800 | $45,950 | $48,050 |
| Gas Mileage | ||
| 14 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 11 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||
| Gas V6 | Gas I6 | Gas V6 |
| EPA Class | ||
| 4-door Large Car | Mid-Size | Sub-Compact |
| Style Name | ||
| 4-Door Sedan RWD | 4-Door Sedan 528i RWD | 2-Door Coupe E 350 RWD |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Rear-Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||
| 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Passenger Doors | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||
| 4-door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | 2 Door Coupe |
| Transmission | ||
| Automatic | Manual | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2010 INFINITI M vs. 2010 BMW 5-Series | 2010 INFINITI M vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E Class | |
