Motortrend: 2011 BMW 535i vs 2010 MB E350 comparison review

lux · 02-16-2010, 09:43 PM

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Motortrend has undertaken the battle of titans of the mid-sized german sedan market by pitting the 2011 535i against the 2010 Mercedes E350. If you don't like words much, here are the results and specs compared:

1ST PLACE: BMW 535i
A physics-defying technological wonder that no longer flaunts its electronics.

2ND PLACE: MERCEDES-BENZ E350
Feels as strong, solid, and capable as we used to think our banks were.

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Here is the link to the full review:

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...son/index.html

bdardashti · 02-16-2010, 11:49 PM

nice! thanks for sharing.

RichReg · 02-17-2010, 01:09 PM

Were the 0-60 times for the 535 taken from BMW...or was the car actually road tested?

Alchem · 02-17-2010, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RichReg

Were the 0-60 times for the 535 taken from BMW...or was the car actually road tested?

Road tested, BMW states 6.0s.

Bimmerboy888 · 02-17-2010, 05:42 PM

Cool review. Thanks for sharing.

hubble bubble · 02-17-2010, 06:23 PM

the BMW weighs an extra 100 hp and beats the MB that much in a stright line. Sounds like more than 32hp advantage.
Could BMW be understating the HP of the new n55 engine (like they did with the n54)?

bdardashti · 02-17-2010, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by hubble bubble

the BMW weighs an extra 100 hp and beats the MB that much in a stright line. Sounds like more than 32hp advantage.
Could BMW be understating the HP of the new n55 engine (like they did with the n54)?

Could also be related to off the line traction. And chances are it does have a few hp more than 300. What's the chances they got EXACTLY 300?

RBP · 02-17-2010, 06:33 PM

I liked this review as it is not just focused on performace like so many are. Little boys overly excited about 0-60 and Nurburgring lap times gets quite tiresome.

"Each is so well-tailored to its own target owner groups that neither seems likely to lure away the faithful of the other brand...."

Welcome back Mercedes-Benz and BMW.

Ender's Game · 02-17-2010, 10:15 PM

.... now if we can get some info on the 550i

rjd598 · 02-17-2010, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchem

Road tested, BMW states 6.0s.

bmw claimed 5.7 for the e60 with an auto transmission(manual=5.6)......the single twin scroll turbo got .1 seconds faster i guess if auto was tested

zuggerat89 · 02-17-2010, 11:07 PM

The front of the F10 reminds me of this...

Jabberjaw...

vladberca · 02-18-2010, 02:55 AM

No rival for the F10 5 series!

lux · 02-18-2010, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Ender's Game

.... now if we can get some info on the 550i

Anyone know when BMW will be releasing some 550i's for press previews?

My best guess would be after the Geneva or NY Auto shows.

RichReg · 02-18-2010, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by hubble bubble

the BMW weighs an extra 100 hp and beats the MB that much in a stright line. Sounds like more than 32hp advantage.

I would definitely have to give some credit to that new 8 speed transmission.

This is the one ZF had been working on for some time since Lexus/Toyota came out with their own. And I would think this version is somewhat specific for BMW.

kinan_sleiman2006 · 02-18-2010, 11:51 AM

no rivals...the new leader..

kinan_sleiman2006 · 02-18-2010, 11:53 AM

Motortrend is a famous magazine...lol

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bdardashti Captain Drives: '11 E90 328i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 977 iTrader: (2)	nice! thanks for sharing.

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RichReg Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2006 330i Sport & 2000 323Ci. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,866 iTrader: (0)	Were the 0-60 times for the 535 taken from BMW...or was the car actually road tested?

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hubble bubble Captain Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 682 iTrader: (0)	the BMW weighs an extra 100 hp and beats the MB that much in a stright line. Sounds like more than 32hp advantage. Could BMW be understating the HP of the new n55 engine (like they did with the n54)?

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RBP Second Lieutenant Drives: pair of sandals Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: various Posts: 202 iTrader: (0)	I liked this review as it is not just focused on performace like so many are. Little boys overly excited about 0-60 and Nurburgring lap times gets quite tiresome. "Each is so well-tailored to its own target owner groups that neither seems likely to lure away the faithful of the other brand...." Welcome back Mercedes-Benz and BMW.

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Ender's Game Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 E90 M3 ZCP + 2 car seats Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Albany, GA Posts: 46 iTrader: (0)	.... now if we can get some info on the 550i

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