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2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base

E350 BlueTEC 4dr Sedan

2011 BMW 335d Base

4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan
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2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
(2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 BlueTEC 4dr Sedan shown)
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2011 BMW 335d
(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
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
Safety Overview 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
Available:
driver and passenger front impact airbags		 Available:
immobilizer
In-Vehicle Assistance Service Standard Available
Drive-Type Overview rear wheel drive rear wheel drive
Audio Overview 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
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
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
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
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
Available:
14 brand, premium amplifier, theft deterrent, radio steering wheel controls		 Available:
amplifier, theft deterrent, radio steering wheel controls
Interior 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base 2011 BMW 335d Base
Air conditioning, front dual zone front automatic dual zone front automatic
Air filter Standard Standard
Air conditioning, rear N/A with separate controls
Underseat ducts Standard Standard
Auxiliary visors dual N/A
Cargo concealed storage N/A Standard
Cargo net Available N/A
Cargo tie downs Standard Standard
Cell phone N/A pre-wiring
Clock analog in-dash
Compass N/A Available
Cruise control Standard Standard
Adaptive cruise control Available Available
Cup holders front and rear front and rear
Gear shift knob trim leather/metal-look leather/metal-look
12V DC power outlet 3 2
Lighter elements front N/A
Ashtray Standard N/A
Overhead console mini N/A
Floor console full full
Floor mats Standard:
carpeted front & rear		 N/A
Available:
rubber front & rear		 N/A
Front windows power power
Rear windows power power
1-Touch Window Up front and rear front and rear
1-Touch Window Down front and rear front and rear
Programmable garage door opener Standard Available
Instrumentation 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
Lighting - map lights front & rear front & rear
Lighting - dome light fade fade
Lighting - cargo light Standard Standard
Illuminated vanity mirrors driver and passenger driver and passenger
Rear window defogger Standard Standard
Rearview mirror auto-dimming day-night Standard:
day-night
N/A Available:
auto-dimming day-night
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors driver and passenger driver and passenger
Fuel door release keyfob N/A
Remote trunk release power power
Retained accessory power Standard Standard
Seatback storage pockets 2 2
Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column Standard Standard
Steering wheel material Standard:
leather		 Standard:
leather
Available:
leather/genuine wood		 Available:
leather/metal-look
Seats 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base 2011 BMW 335d Base
Front seat type bucket Standard:
bucket
N/A Available:
sport
Seating capacity 5 passengers 5 passengers
Front seat driver direction controls Standard:
8-way power		 Standard:
8-way power
Available:
12-way power		 Available:
10-way power
Front passenger seat direction controls 8-way power Standard:
8-way power
N/A Available:
10-way power
Lumbar support Standard:
driver and passenger		 Available:
driver and passenger
Available:
driver		 N/A
Front armrests center center
Front head restraints adjustable adjustable w/tilt
Heated front seats Available:
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback		 Available:
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
Cooled front seats Available:
driver and passenger		 N/A
Memory driver and passenger driver
Rear seats Standard:
bench		 Standard:
bench
Available:
60-40 split-bench		 Available:
60-40 bench
Rear armrest Standard Standard:
Standard
N/A Available:
with pass-thru and skibag
Rear head restraints 3 - adjustable 3 - adjustable
Heated rear seats Available N/A
Seat trim Standard:
leatherette		 Standard:
leatherette
Available:
leather		 Available:
leather
Entertainment 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base 2011 BMW 335d Base
Radio Standard:
AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan		 Standard:
AM/FM/HD/Satellite-capable, seek-scan
Available:
AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan		 Available:
AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan
CD player 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
Speakers Standard:
8		 Standard:
8
Available:
14 brand		 Available:
13 brand
Amplifier Standard:
Standard		 Standard:
Standard
Available:
premium		 Available:
premium
Speed-Sensitive Volume Standard Standard
Entertainment system Available:
with DVD		 N/A
Navigation system Available:
with voice activation		 Available:
with voice activation
1st row LCD screen 1 Available:
1
2nd row LCD screen Available:
2		 N/A
Bluetooth Compatibility Standard Available
Safety and Security 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base 2011 BMW 335d Base
Airbags, frontal driver and front passenger driver and front passenger
Airbags, side impact seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger
Airbags, side curtain curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row
Airbags, knee protection driver N/A
Occupant sensor Standard Standard
Traction control ABS and driveline ABS and driveline
In-Vehicle Assistance Service Standard Available
Stolen-vehicle tracking Standard Available
Height adjustable safety belts front N/A
Seatbelt pretensioners front and rear front and rear
Headlights Standard:
halogen		 high intensity low/high beam
Available:
high intensity low/high beam		 N/A
Exterior light control 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
Door curb lights 4 2
Illuminated entry Standard Standard
Parking assist Available Available
Remote keyless entry keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors)
Keyless access system Available Available
Panic alarm Standard N/A
Door locks 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
Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) 48/50,000 48/50,000
Warranty - Power Train (mths/miles) 48/50,000 48/50,000
Warranty - Corrosion/Perforation (mths/miles) 48/50,000 144/unlimited
Warranty - Roadside Assistance (mths/miles) unlimited/unlimited 48/unlimited
Warranty - Maintenance (mths/miles) N/A 48/50,000
Exterior 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base 2011 BMW 335d Base
Antenna window grid window grid
Body material galvanized steel/aluminum fully galvanized steel
Paint Standard:
clearcoat monotone		 Standard:
clearcoat monotone
Available:
metallic monotone		 Available:
standard monotone
N/A Available:
metallic monotone
Bodyside moldings body-colored N/A
Bodyside insert chrome N/A
Grille trim chrome chrome
Fog/driving lights front and rear front
Door count 4 doors 4 doors
Rear cargo door Standard:
trunk		 trunk
Available:
power open and close trunk		 N/A
Tinted windows light light
Rear window type fixed fixed
Mirrors power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger Standard:
dual power remote
N/A Available:
power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger
Heated side mirrors Standard Standard
Mirrors, auto dimming driver Available:
driver and passenger
Sunroof 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
Spoiler Available:
lip		 Available:
lip
Roof rack Available N/A
Tires 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
Tires - front Available:
P245/40HR18.0 BSW run flat AS		 Available:
P225/40WR18.0 BSW run flat performance
Tires - rear Available:
265/35HR18.0		 Available:
255/35WR18.0
Wheels Standard:
17" silver aluminum		 Standard:
17" silver aluminum
Available:
18" black aluminum		 Available:
18" silver aluminum
Available:
18" silver aluminum		 N/A
Windshield wipers - front variable intermittent variable intermittent
Windshield wipers - rain sensing Standard Standard
Mechanical 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base 2011 BMW 335d Base
Engine 3.0L V-6 3.0L I-6
Engine - valvetrain DOHC DOHC
Turbocharger intercooled turbo twin turbo
Brakes 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc
Antilock braking system (ABS) 4-wheel 4-wheel
Brake assist Standard Standard
Drive type rear-wheel rear-wheel
Exhaust stainless steel stainless steel
Steering rack & pinion rack & pinion
Speed sensitive steering Standard Standard
Suspension tuning Standard:
regular		 Standard:
regular
Available:
sport		 Available:
sport
Front suspension type strut strut
Front anti-roll bar Standard Standard
Front shocks gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Front springs coil coil
Rear suspension type multi-link multi-link
Rear anti-roll bar Standard Standard
Rear shocks gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Rear springs coil coil
Electronic stability system Standard Standard
Tiptronic automatic Standard Standard
Transmission 7-spd auto w/OD Standard:
6-spd auto w/OD
N/A Available:
6-spd man w/OD
Axle ratio 3.07 2.81
Specifications 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base 2011 BMW 335d Base
Exterior length 191.7 " 178.8 "
Exterior body width 75.9 " 71.5 "
Exterior height 57.7 " 55.9 "
Engine 3.0L V-6 3.0L I-6
Horsepower 210 @ 3,400 rpm 265 @ 4,200 rpm
Torque 400 @ 1,600 rpm 425 @ 1,750 rpm
Fuel economy - city 22 mpg 23 mpg
Fuel economy - highway 33 mpg 36 mpg
Bore-and-Stroke 3.27 / 3.62 " 3.31 / 3.54 "
Curb weight 3,825 lbs. 3,825 lbs.
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) N/A 4,883 lbs.
Payload N/A 1,014 lbs.
Maximum Trailer Weight 1,654 lbs. N/A
Wheelbase 113.1 " 108.7 "
Front track 62.2 " 59.1 "
Rear track 63.0 " 60.2 "
Turning radius 18.1 ' 18.1 '
Drag coefficient .28 .30
Front legroom 41.3 " 41.5 "
Rear legroom 35.8 " 34.6 "
Front headroom 37.9 " 38.5 "
Rear headroom 38.2 " 37.5 "
Front shoulder room 57.8 " 55.4 "
Rear shoulder room 56.9 " 55.1 "
Luggage volume 15.9 cu.ft. 12.0 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max) 15.9 cu.ft. 12.0 cu.ft.
Passenger volume N/A 93 cu.ft.
Fuel tank 21.1 gal. 16.1 gal.