2006 BMW 5 Series vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2006 BMW 5 Series and 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2006 BMW 5 Series and the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
In comparing the 2006 BMW 5 Series's and the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class's specifications and ratings, the 2006 BMW 5 Series has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2006 BMW 5 Series's and the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class's specifications and ratings, the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a better car than the 2006 BMW 5 Series.
Pricing: A used 2006 BMW 5 Series ranges from $2,800 to $9,992 while a used 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is priced between $3,000 to $11,925.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2006 BMW 5 Series loses 61.4 percent of its value and the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class loses 56.9 percent of its value. This means the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class retains 4.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2006 BMW 5 Series.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW 5 Series is 7.0 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz E-Class' quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the BMW 5 Series being ranked 13 out of 24 Best Luxury Midsize Cars and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class being ranked 2 out of 24.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW 5 Series is 7.1 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz E-Class the reliability rating is 8.2 out of 10. This gives the Mercedes-Benz E-Class an advantage in reliability compared to the BMW 5 Series.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2006 BMW 5 Series’s base engine makes 215 horsepower, and the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class base engine makes 268 horsepower. The 5 Series is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 504 miles. The E-Class is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 500 miles. This gives the 2006 BMW 5 Series the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings: The 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
43195
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
47295
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
29990 - 81895
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
50825
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
47295
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
29990 - 81895
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
5886
Price Range:
2800 - 9992
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
9061
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
5834 - 23327
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
36
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
146711
# Good or Great Deals:
10
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
6589
Price Range:
3000 - 11925
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
9061
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
5834 - 23327
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
64
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
119889
# Good or Great Deals:
15
BMW 5 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2006 BMW 5 Series
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
26.65509119538959
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
4.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.9 - 26.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
10.471188056437834
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
4.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.9 - 26.7
BMW 5 Series Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 6Ranking
3 out of / 6Ranking
7 out of / 18Ranking
8 out of / 24Ranking
9 out of / 24Ranking
10 out of / 24Ranking
10 out of / 18Ranking
13 out of / 24Ranking
13 out of / 24Ranking
14 out of / 24Ranking
23 out of / 24Mercedes-Benz E-Class Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 24Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 24Ranking
2 out of / 24Ranking
4 out of / 18Ranking
11 out of / 18Ranking
13 out of / 24Ranking
15 out of / 24Ranking
15 out of / 24Ranking
18 out of / 24Ranking
21 out of / 24Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
2006 BMW 5 Series Trim Levels
525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Trim Levels
E 320 CDI, E 350, E 350 4MATIC, E 500, E 500 4MATIC, E 55 AMG
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
215 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque:
185 foot-lbs @ 2750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
268 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 2400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 28 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
324 / 504 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 25 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
340 / 500 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Cargo Space:
14 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
99.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3428 lbs
Width:
72.7 inches
Height:
57.8 inches
Length:
191.1 inches
Wheelbase:
113.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3703 lbs
Width:
71.7 inches
Height:
57 inches
Length:
189.7 inches
Wheelbase:
112.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Monaco Blue Metallic / Mystic Blue Metallic / Orient Blue Metallic
Gray
Amethyst Gray Metallic / Silver Gray Metallic / Titanium Gray Metallic
Green
Deep Green Metallic / Olivin Green Metallic / Oxford Green Metallic
Silver
Titanium Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Black Opal Metallic / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Capri Blue Metallic / Midnight Blue / Platinum Blue Metallic
Gray
designo Graphite Metallic / Flint Grey Metallic / Granite Grey Metallic / Pewter Metallic
Green
Everest Green Metallic / Jade Black Metallic
Silver
Brilliant Silver Metallic / Desert Silver Metallic / designo Silver Metallic / Iridium Silver Metallic
White
Alabaster White
Brown
designo Mocha Black Metallic
Red
Barolo Red Metallic / Bordeaux Red Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige leatherette / Beige premium leather
Black
Black leatherette / Black premium leather
Brown
Auburn premium leather
Gray
Gray premium leather
Interior Colors
Beige
designo Stone premium leather / Stone leather / Stone premium leather
Black
Not available
Brown
designo Sand premium leather
Gray
Ash leather / Ash premium leather / Charcoal leather / Charcoal premium leather / designo Charcoal premium leather / designo Graphite premium leather
