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2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class BaseE350 BlueTEC 4dr Sedan |
2011 BMW 335d Base4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan |
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(2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 BlueTEC 4dr Sedan shown)
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(2011 BMW 335d 4dr RWD Sedan shown)
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| MSRP | $50,900 | $44,150 | |
| Destination Charge | $875 | $895 | |
| Invoice Price | $47,337 | $40,800 | |
| Total List Price | $51,775 | $45,045 | |
| Available Engines | 210-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (diesel) | 265-hp, 3.0-liter I-6 (diesel) | |
| Available Transmissions | 7-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual | 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual 6-speed manual w/OD | |
| Fuel Economy City | 22 mpg | 23 mpg | |
| Fuel Economy Highway | 33 mpg | 36 mpg | |
| NHTSA Crash Test Data | |||
| Other, Overall Rollover Rating | ![]() |
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| IIHS Crash Test Data | |||
| Side, Driver Torso | Good | Acceptable | |
| Side, Driver Pelvis/Leg | Good | Acceptable | |
| Rear, Dynamic Rating | Good | Good | |
| Side, Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | Good | Good | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Right Leg/Foot | Good | Good | |
| Side, Driver Head and Neck | Good | Good | |
| Side, Rear Passenger Head Protection | Good | Good | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Restraints | Good | Good | |
| Side, Rear Passenger Head and Neck | Good | Good | |
| Side, Rear Passenger Torso | Good | Good | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Structure/safety cage | Good | Good | |
| Rear, Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | Good | Good | |
| Side, Structure/safety cage | Good | Acceptable | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Chest | Good | Good | |
| Rear, Overall Rear | Good | Good | |
| Other, Roof Strength | Good | Acceptable | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Left Leg/Foot | Good | Good | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Overall Front | Good | Good | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Head/Neck | Good | Good | |
| Side, Overall Side | Good | Good | |
| Side, Driver Head Protection | Good | Good | |
| Overview | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base | 2011 BMW 335d Base | |
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Safety Overview
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driver and passenger front impact airbags, rear center 3 point seatbelt, ABS brakes, immobilizer | driver and passenger front impact airbags, rear center 3 point seatbelt, ABS brakes, immobilizer | |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Standard | Available | |
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Drive-Type Overview
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rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive | |
| Interior | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base | 2011 BMW 335d Base | |
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Air conditioning, front
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dual zone front automatic | dual zone front automatic | |
| Air filter | Standard | Standard | |
| Underseat ducts | Standard | Standard | |
| Cargo tie downs | Standard | Standard | |
| Cruise control | Standard | Standard | |
| Adaptive cruise control | Available | Available | |
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Cup holders
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front and rear | front and rear | |
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Gear shift knob trim
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leather/metal-look | leather/metal-look | |
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Floor console
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full | full | |
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Front windows
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power | power | |
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Rear windows
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power | power | |
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1-Touch Window Up
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front and rear | front and rear | |
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1-Touch Window Down
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front and rear | front and rear | |
| Programmable garage door opener | Standard | Available | |
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Instrumentation
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analog | analog | |
| Driver information center | Standard | Standard | |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | |
| Trip computer | Standard | Standard | |
| Low fuel warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Service interval warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Exterior temperature display | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - glovebox | Standard | Standard | |
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Lighting - map lights
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front & rear | front & rear | |
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Lighting - dome light
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fade | fade | |
| Lighting - cargo light | Standard | Standard | |
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Illuminated vanity mirrors
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driver and passenger | driver and passenger | |
| Rear window defogger | Standard | Standard | |
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Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors
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driver and passenger | driver and passenger | |
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Remote trunk release
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power | power | |
| Retained accessory power | Standard | Standard | |
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Seatback storage pockets
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2 | 2 | |
| Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column | Standard | Standard | |
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Steering wheel material
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leather | leather | |
| Seats | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base | 2011 BMW 335d Base | |
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Front seat type
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bucket | bucket | |
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Seating capacity
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5 passengers | 5 passengers | |
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Front seat driver direction controls
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8-way power | 8-way power | |
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Front passenger seat direction controls
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8-way power | 8-way power | |
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Lumbar support
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driver and passenger | Available: driver and passenger |
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Front armrests
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center | center | |
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Heated front seats
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Available: driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
Available: driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
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Rear seats
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bench | bench | |
| Rear armrest | Standard | Standard | |
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Rear head restraints
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3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | |
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Seat trim
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Standard: leatherette |
Standard: leatherette |
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| Available: leather |
Available: leather |
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| Entertainment | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base | 2011 BMW 335d Base | |
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Radio
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Available: AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
Available: AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
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| MP3 capability | Standard | Standard | |
| Auxiliary audio input | Standard | Standard | |
| DVD-Audio | Standard | Available | |
| Steering wheel audio controls | Standard | Standard | |
| Voice recognition | Available | Available | |
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Speakers
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8 | 8 | |
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Amplifier
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Standard: Standard |
Standard: Standard |
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| Available: premium |
Available: premium |
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| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | |
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Navigation system
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Available: with voice activation |
Available: with voice activation |
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1st row LCD screen
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1 | Available: 1 |
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| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Available | |
| Safety and Security | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base | 2011 BMW 335d Base | |
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Airbags, frontal
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driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | |
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Airbags, side impact
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seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | |
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Airbags, side curtain
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curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | |
| Occupant sensor | Standard | Standard | |
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Traction control
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ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Standard | Available | |
| Stolen-vehicle tracking | Standard | Available | |
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Seatbelt pretensioners
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front and rear | front and rear | |
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Exterior light control
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fully automatic | fully automatic | |
| Delay off headlamps | Standard | Standard | |
| Headlight washer | Standard | Standard | |
| Daytime running lights | Standard | Standard | |
| Directionally adaptive headlights | Available | Standard | |
| LED brakelights | Standard | Standard | |
| Illuminated entry | Standard | Standard | |
| Parking assist | Available | Available | |
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Remote keyless entry
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keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | |
| Keyless access system | Available | Available | |
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Door locks
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power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | |
| Rear child safety door locks | Standard | Standard | |
| Content theft-deterrent alarm system | Standard | Available | |
| Ignition disable | Standard | Standard | |
| Theft deterrent radio | Standard | Standard | |
| Low tire pressure warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Warranty | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base | 2011 BMW 335d Base | |
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Warranty - Basic (mths/miles)
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48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | |
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Warranty - Power Train (mths/miles)
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48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | |
| Exterior | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base | 2011 BMW 335d Base | |
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Antenna
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window grid | window grid | |
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Paint
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clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | |
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Grille trim
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chrome | chrome | |
| Door count | 4 doors | 4 doors | |
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Rear cargo door
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trunk | trunk | |
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Tinted windows
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light | light | |
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Rear window type
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fixed | fixed | |
| Heated side mirrors | Standard | Standard | |
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Sunroof
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1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | |
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Spoiler
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Available: lip |
Available: lip |
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Wheels
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17" silver aluminum | 17" silver aluminum | |
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Windshield wipers - front
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variable intermittent | variable intermittent | |
| Windshield wipers - rain sensing | Standard | Standard | |
| Mechanical | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base | 2011 BMW 335d Base | |
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Engine - valvetrain
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DOHC | DOHC | |
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Brakes
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4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | |
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Antilock braking system (ABS)
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4-wheel | 4-wheel | |
| Brake assist | Standard | Standard | |
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Drive type
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rear-wheel | rear-wheel | |
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Exhaust
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stainless steel | stainless steel | |
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Steering
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rack & pinion | rack & pinion | |
| Speed sensitive steering | Standard | Standard | |
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Suspension tuning
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Standard: regular |
Standard: regular |
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| Available: sport |
Available: sport |
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Front suspension type
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strut | strut | |
| Front anti-roll bar | Standard | Standard | |
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Front shocks
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gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | |
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Front springs
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coil | coil | |
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Rear suspension type
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multi-link | multi-link | |
| Rear anti-roll bar | Standard | Standard | |
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Rear shocks
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gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | |
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Rear springs
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coil | coil | |
| Electronic stability system | Standard | Standard | |
| Tiptronic automatic | Standard | Standard | |
| Specifications | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base | 2011 BMW 335d Base | |
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Curb weight
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3,825 lbs. | 3,825 lbs. | |
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Turning radius
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18.1 ' | 18.1 ' | |


