BMW 745i 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 745i745i | Mercedes-Benz E500E500 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 745i | E500 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2005 | 2006 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW 745i745i | Mercedes-Benz E500E500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $69,900 | $58,400 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW 745i745i | Mercedes-Benz E500E500 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG (best) | 18 MPG |
| City MPG | 16 MPG (best) | 15 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 24 MPG (best) | 23 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 23.3 gal (best) | — |
Performance
| Spec | BMW 745i745i | 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 745i745i | Mercedes-Benz E500E500 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 18 cu ft (best) | 15.9 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 4,376 lbs | 3,812 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 117.7 in (best) | 112.4 in |
| Length | 198 in (best) | 189.7 in |
| Width | 74.9 in (best) | 71.7 in |
| Height | 58.7 in (best) | 57 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW 745i745i | Mercedes-Benz E500E500 |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 3 (best) | 4 |
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 745i | Mercedes-Benz E500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 745i $69,900 MSRP(Currently comparing) | E500 $58,400 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | E500 4MATIC $60,900 MSRP |
| 3 | — | E500 4MATIC $62,000 MSRP |
BMW 745i vs Mercedes-Benz E500 FAQ
- Which is better: 2005 BMW 745i or 2006 Mercedes-Benz E500?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2005 BMW 745i vs 2006 Mercedes-Benz E500 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2005 BMW 745i or 2006 Mercedes-Benz E500?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E500 starts lower at $58,400.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2005 BMW 745i or 2006 Mercedes-Benz E500?
- The 2006 Mercedes-Benz E500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (58,400).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2005 BMW 745i or 2006 Mercedes-Benz E500?
- The 2005 BMW 745i leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (19).
- Which has better horsepower: 2005 BMW 745i or 2006 Mercedes-Benz E500?
- The 2005 BMW 745i leads on horsepower in this comparison (325).
- Which has better seats: 2005 BMW 745i or 2006 Mercedes-Benz E500?
- The 2006 Mercedes-Benz E500 leads on seats in this comparison (7).