Benz E300 vs BMW 535 GT

This is an "interesting", if not irrelevant, comparison between the E300 saloon and the 535i GT. One is a traditional 4-door sedan, the other is a hatchback tall SUV.

Space-wise, borrowed from the 7-series short-wheel-base sedan platform and chassis, the 535i GT has bigger interior room than the E300, making it a more spacious and comfortable car for the passenger. Of course, with bigger interior comes bigger exterior, so you will have some hard time parking your 535i GT at tight parking spots.

Handling and Ride Comfort, it's typical BMW vs. Benz. Benz's suspension is softer, making the ride more comfortable. The 535i GT has the performance figures to back up it's BMW's namesake, but it has more to do with electronics components assistance than the physical mechanism. After all it's a car that weight almost 5000 lbs. The car can turn fast, but you can feel every single pound of it. It's definitely not as nimble as a 3 or 5 series.

Engine and Fuel Consumption. You have to give full credit to BMW on this one. With the new generation of N55 model engine (Inline 6, 3000cc, SINGLE turbo, unlike the twin-turbo on the 335i, Z4 3.5i and X6 3.5i. And what the person mentioned above is wrong), this engine makes 306 hp and loads of torque, while consumes less fuel around town than the E300. The engine performance of the E300 is a disappointment.

Exterior and Interior. This one is personal. I hate Benz's design, but BMW's is just totally disgusting in my opinion. Yes, the design of the 6-series, X6, and now the 5-GT are "special",but you can use the same adjective for the ugliest girls in your school/office as well. Benz has better workmanship than the 5-GT.

Price. Without additional options, the E300 Elegance is $648000, and the 535iGT is $728000. However, I am not so sure about the 5-GT's second-hand price. This is a relatively new genre of cars, in a really niche market. It's like a trendy item. I am not sure if this type of car is still fashionable with demand after like 2 to 3 years down the road.


2010-02-17 00:20:59 補充：
A fairer comparison should be the 535iGT with the E300 or E350 Estate/Stationwagon, which seats 7 people as well. If you asked me to pick between the two, I will get the 535iGT. But I would rather get an Audi A6 3.0TFSI Avant/Wagon.

2010-02-17 00:21:03 補充：
http://www.zung-fu.com/pc_E_saloon.shtml

http://www.bmwhk.com/com/en/newvehicles/5series/gran_turismo/2009/allfacts/engine/technical_data.html

http://hk.motor.nextmedia.com/moDspContent.cfm?article_id=%28%22%2CK%3BPOK%24%20%220%20%0A&CAT_ID=110&SelectedIndex=6

唔同級數,如果這比較BMW 535 GT較好,GT版較一般5係豪華內籠很大,BMW 535GT(3000cc+2Turbos 306ps)

但如果Benz E300同BMW 530i比較 豪葷就E300(231ps) 速度操控就530i(258ps)