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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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Standard: driver and passenger front impact airbags, rear center 3 point seatbelt, ABS brakes, immobilizer |
Standard: driver and passenger front impact airbags, rear center 3 point seatbelt, ABS brakes, immobilizer |
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| Available: driver and passenger front impact airbags |
Available: immobilizer |
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| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Standard | Available | |
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Drive-Type Overview
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rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive | |
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Audio Overview
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Standard: AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan, in-dash mounted 6-disc CD changer, MP3 decoder, 8, amplifier, theft deterrent, window grid antenna, radio steering wheel controls |
Standard: AM/FM/HD/Satellite-capable, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder, remote CD compatible, 8, amplifier, theft deterrent, window grid diversity antenna, radio steering wheel controls |
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| Available: amplifier, theft deterrent, radio steering wheel controls |
Available: AM/FM/HD/Satellite-capable, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder, remote CD compatible, amplifier, theft deterrent, radio steering wheel controls |
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| Available: AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan, in-dash mounted 6-disc CD changer, MP3 decoder |
Available: AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder, remote CD compatible |
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| Available: AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan, in-dash mounted 6-disc CD changer, MP3 decoder, amplifier, theft deterrent, radio steering wheel controls |
Available: 13 brand, premium amplifier, theft deterrent, radio steering wheel controls |
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| Available: AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan, in-dash mounted 6-disc CD changer, MP3 decoder |
Available: AM/FM/HD/Satellite-capable, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder, remote CD compatible |
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| Available: 14 brand, premium amplifier, theft deterrent, radio steering wheel controls |
Available: amplifier, theft deterrent, radio steering wheel controls |
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| 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 | |
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Air conditioning, rear
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N/A | with separate controls | |
| Underseat ducts | Standard | Standard | |
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Auxiliary visors
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dual | N/A | |
| Cargo concealed storage | N/A | Standard | |
| Cargo net | Available | N/A | |
| Cargo tie downs | Standard | Standard | |
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Cell phone
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N/A | pre-wiring | |
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Clock
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analog | in-dash | |
| Compass | N/A | Available | |
| 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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12V DC power outlet
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3 | 2 | |
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Lighter elements
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front | N/A | |
| Ashtray | Standard | N/A | |
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Overhead console
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mini | N/A | |
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Floor console
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full | full | |
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Floor mats
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Standard: carpeted front & rear |
N/A | |
| Available: rubber front & rear |
N/A | ||
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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 | |
| Water temp gauge | Standard | N/A | |
| 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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Rearview mirror
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auto-dimming day-night | Standard: day-night |
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| N/A | Available: auto-dimming day-night |
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Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors
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driver and passenger | driver and passenger | |
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Fuel door release
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keyfob | N/A | |
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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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Standard: leather |
Standard: leather |
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| Available: leather/genuine wood |
Available: leather/metal-look |
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| Seats | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base | 2011 BMW 335d Base | |
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Front seat type
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bucket | Standard: bucket |
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| N/A | Available: sport |
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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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Standard: 8-way power |
Standard: 8-way power |
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| Available: 12-way power |
Available: 10-way power |
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Front passenger seat direction controls
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8-way power | Standard: 8-way power |
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| N/A | Available: 10-way power |
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Lumbar support
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Standard: driver and passenger |
Available: driver and passenger |
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| Available: driver |
N/A | ||
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Front armrests
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center | center | |
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Front head restraints
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adjustable | adjustable w/tilt | |
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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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Cooled front seats
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Available: driver and passenger |
N/A | |
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Memory
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driver and passenger | driver | |
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Rear seats
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Standard: bench |
Standard: bench |
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| Available: 60-40 split-bench |
Available: 60-40 bench |
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Rear armrest
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Standard | Standard: Standard |
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| N/A | Available: with pass-thru and skibag |
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Rear head restraints
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3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | |
| Heated rear seats | Available | N/A | |
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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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Standard: AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan |
Standard: AM/FM/HD/Satellite-capable, seek-scan |
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| Available: AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
Available: AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
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CD player
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in-dash mounted 6-disc | in-dash mounted single | |
| CD changer compatible | N/A | Standard | |
| 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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Standard: 8 |
Standard: 8 |
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| Available: 14 brand |
Available: 13 brand |
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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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Entertainment system
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Available: with DVD |
N/A | |
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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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2nd row LCD screen
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Available: 2 |
N/A | |
| 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 | |
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Airbags, knee protection
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driver | N/A | |
| 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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Height adjustable safety belts
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front | N/A | |
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Seatbelt pretensioners
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front and rear | front and rear | |
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Headlights
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Standard: halogen |
high intensity low/high beam | |
| Available: high intensity low/high beam |
N/A | ||
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Exterior light control
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fully automatic | fully automatic | |
| Delay off headlamps | Standard | Standard | |
| Headlight washer | Standard | Standard | |
| Cornering lights | Available | N/A | |
| Daytime running lights | Standard | Standard | |
| Directionally adaptive headlights | Available | Standard | |
| LED brakelights | Standard | Standard | |
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Door curb lights
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4 | 2 | |
| 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 | |
| Panic alarm | Standard | N/A | |
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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 | |
| Lane departure | Available | N/A | |
| First aid kit | Standard | N/A | |
| Theft deterrent radio | Standard | Standard | |
| Blind spot sensor | Available | N/A | |
| 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 | |
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Warranty - Corrosion/Perforation (mths/miles)
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48/50,000 | 144/unlimited | |
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Warranty - Roadside Assistance (mths/miles)
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unlimited/unlimited | 48/unlimited | |
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Warranty - Maintenance (mths/miles)
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N/A | 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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Body material
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galvanized steel/aluminum | fully galvanized steel | |
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Paint
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Standard: clearcoat monotone |
Standard: clearcoat monotone |
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| Available: metallic monotone |
Available: standard monotone |
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| N/A | Available: metallic monotone |
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Bodyside moldings
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body-colored | N/A | |
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Bodyside insert
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chrome | N/A | |
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Grille trim
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chrome | chrome | |
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Fog/driving lights
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front and rear | front | |
| Door count | 4 doors | 4 doors | |
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Rear cargo door
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Standard: trunk |
trunk | |
| Available: power open and close trunk |
N/A | ||
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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 | |
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Mirrors
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power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger | Standard: dual power remote |
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| N/A | Available: power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger |
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| Heated side mirrors | Standard | Standard | |
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Mirrors, auto dimming
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driver | Available: driver and passenger |
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Sunroof
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Standard: 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | |
| Available: 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
N/A | ||
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Spoiler
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Available: lip |
Available: lip |
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| Roof rack | Available | N/A | |
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Tires
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Standard: P245/45HR17.0 BSW run flat AS |
P225/45HR17.0 BSW run flat AS | |
| Available: P245/40HR18.0 BSW run flat AS |
N/A | ||
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Tires - front
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Available: P245/40HR18.0 BSW run flat AS |
Available: P225/40WR18.0 BSW run flat performance |
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Tires - rear
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Available: 265/35HR18.0 |
Available: 255/35WR18.0 |
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Wheels
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Standard: 17" silver aluminum |
Standard: 17" silver aluminum |
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| Available: 18" black aluminum |
Available: 18" silver aluminum |
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| Available: 18" silver aluminum |
N/A | ||
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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
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3.0L V-6 | 3.0L I-6 | |
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Engine - valvetrain
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DOHC | DOHC | |
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Turbocharger
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intercooled turbo | twin turbo | |
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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 | |
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Transmission
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7-spd auto w/OD | Standard: 6-spd auto w/OD |
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| N/A | Available: 6-spd man w/OD |
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Axle ratio
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3.07 | 2.81 | |
| Specifications | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base | 2011 BMW 335d Base | |
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Exterior length
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191.7 " | 178.8 " | |
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Exterior body width
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75.9 " | 71.5 " | |
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Exterior height
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57.7 " | 55.9 " | |
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Engine
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3.0L V-6 | 3.0L I-6 | |
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Horsepower
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210 @ 3,400 rpm | 265 @ 4,200 rpm | |
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Torque
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400 @ 1,600 rpm | 425 @ 1,750 rpm | |
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Fuel economy - city
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22 mpg | 23 mpg | |
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Fuel economy - highway
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33 mpg | 36 mpg | |
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Bore-and-Stroke
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3.27 / 3.62 " | 3.31 / 3.54 " | |
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Curb weight
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3,825 lbs. | 3,825 lbs. | |
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Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
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N/A | 4,883 lbs. | |
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Payload
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N/A | 1,014 lbs. | |
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Maximum Trailer Weight
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1,654 lbs. | N/A | |
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Wheelbase
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113.1 " | 108.7 " | |
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Front track
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62.2 " | 59.1 " | |
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Rear track
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63.0 " | 60.2 " | |
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Turning radius
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18.1 ' | 18.1 ' | |
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Drag coefficient
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.28 | .30 | |
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Front legroom
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41.3 " | 41.5 " | |
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Rear legroom
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35.8 " | 34.6 " | |
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Front headroom
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37.9 " | 38.5 " | |
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Rear headroom
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38.2 " | 37.5 " | |
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Front shoulder room
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57.8 " | 55.4 " | |
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Rear shoulder room
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56.9 " | 55.1 " | |
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Luggage volume
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15.9 cu.ft. | 12.0 cu.ft. | |
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Luggage volume (max)
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15.9 cu.ft. | 12.0 cu.ft. | |
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Passenger volume
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N/A | 93 cu.ft. | |
| Fuel tank | 21.1 gal. | 16.1 gal. | |


