BMW 545i vs Mercedes-Benz E500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2006 Mercedes-Benz E500
Overview
| Spec | BMW 545i545i | Mercedes-Benz E500E500 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 545i | E500 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2005 | 2006 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW 545i545i | Mercedes-Benz E500E500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $55,800 (best) | $58,400 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW 545i545i | Mercedes-Benz E500E500 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 18 MPG | 18 MPG |
| City MPG | 15 MPG | 15 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 23 MPG | 23 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal (best) | — |
Performance
| Spec | BMW 545i545i | Mercedes-Benz E500E500 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 325 hp (best) | 302 hp |
| Torque | 330 lb-ft | 339 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 4.4 L | 5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW 545i545i | Mercedes-Benz E500E500 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 14 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,803 lbs (best) | 3,812 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 4.5 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in (best) | 112.4 in |
| Length | 190.6 in (best) | 189.7 in |
| Width | 72.7 in (best) | 71.7 in |
| Height | 58 in (best) | 57 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW 545i545i | Mercedes-Benz E500E500 |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW 545i | Mercedes-Benz E500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 545i $55,800 MSRP(Currently comparing) | E500 $58,400 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | E500 4MATIC $60,900 MSRP |
| 3 | — | E500 4MATIC $62,000 MSRP |