BMW 535i vs Mercedes-Benz E350

• Mercedes-Benz E350 puts out 268 horsepower and 258 lb-ft. of torque placing it well below the BMW 535i
• The E350 clocks in at an unimpressive 6.5 second in a 0-60 mph time. Only available with a 7-speed Touch Shift automatic.
• The E350 still features the 3.5-liter V-6 engine that is a carryover from the 2009 model.
• Mercedes' brakes are significantly smaller than the BMW's, perforated and vented 12.7-inch with 11.8-inch rear. Brake Fade Compensation is absent.
• The E350's AGILITY CONTROL suspension with adaptive dampers is a far-less sophisticated system than available on the BMW.
• M-B's optional navigation includes RTTI plus Search and Send, but has the same 7-inch display, only 4GB music storage.
• Mercedes offers Adaptive Xenon Headlights as part of the Premium Package 2 vs. standard for BMW.
• Mercedes-Benz E350 offers a rearview camera but has nothing like BMW's Top View and Side View cameras.
• Mercedes doesn't offer a Head-up Display on any of its vehicles.
• Mbrace is standard for a 6-month period vs. BMW Assist is standard for 4 years.
• Star Service pre-paid maintenance is available, but it does not include brake service and wear-and-tear items.

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