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The BMW 335i Overview
BMW's 3 Series isn't merely the best-selling member of the compact-luxury class, it's the best-selling luxury car in the world. The reason is simple: The 3 Series defines its class like no other vehicle. In fact one could argue that the entire compact sport-luxury class owes its existence to BMW's 3 Series.

And a quick look at the current examples illustrates why. The current range of 328i and 335i Sedans and Sports Wagons, both rear-drive and xDrive all-wheel-drive, seamlessly balance performance, efficiency, handling, luxury and practicality in an uncanny blend, often leaving their competition lacking in most, if not all, of those categories. These BMWs succeed in both expected and unexpected ways, often setting standards at both ends of the design spectrum.

The Mercedes-Benz E350 Overview

As a replacement for the now-defunct CLK Class, the Mercedes-Benz E350 Coupe raises an obvious question. Why an E-Class? Though it maintains the overall E-Class styling, the new 2-door remains on the C-Class chassis, with its 108.7-inch wheelbase. Its 185.2-inch overall length is almost 6 inches less than the E350 Sedan. One answer is in the E350 Coupe's pricing: at just under $49,000 with destination, M-B can charge more for the car. The new sheetmetal certainly leans more toward the sportier C-Class, providing a bit more youthful dimension to the staid E-Class sedans.

The E350 features the same powertrain as the E350 and C350 sedans, with a 268-hp 3.5-liter V-8 paired with M-B's standard 7-speed automatic. The combination provides a 6.2-second 0-60 mph time, so the car's acceleration falls into the low-end of the performance scale. The car also offers M-B's Agility Control Suspension, which varies damping at each wheel to maintain a close balance between ride and handling. Ventilated and cross-drilled rotors grace the upscale E550, but the E350 gets conventional ventilated front rotors, paired with solid rears.

What BMW offers…

• BMW's 335i includes a longer list of standard equipment, including Adaptive xenon headlights and LED turn signals, sport suspension, rear center armrest, moonroof, and split-folding rear seats.
• The 335i Coupe provides a choice of 6-speed manual or auto, with either rear-drive or xDrive all-wheel-drive.
• BMW's Twin Power Turbo 3.0-liter inline-6 holds an advantage in every performance category, with 300 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque and a torque spread that reaches from 1200-5000 rpm. BMW's inline-6 is also inherently smoother than Mercedes 3.5-liter V-6.
• The 335i posts far better 0-60 mph times: 5.3/5.5 seconds (man/auto) for the 335i or 5.2/5.3 for the xDrive.
• In every configuration, the 335i weighs less than the E350 – by as much as 210 lbs in the case of the rear-drive 335i with 6-speed manual.
• BMW also includes larger brakes to counter the 335i's higher performance: 13.7-inch front / 13.2-inch rear.
• BMW includes a 4-year/50,000-mile Full Maintenance Warranty

What Mercedes-Benz doesn’t…

• The E350 includes a Panorama sunroof, but Adaptive xenon headlights, LED turn signals, sport suspension, rear armrest and split-folding rear seats are all extra-cost options.
• Mercedes offers only a rear-drive 7-speed auto, with no other drivetrain options.
• M-B's 3.5-liter V-6 offers reasonable power (258 hp with 268 lb-ft. of torque) but Mercedes V-6 lacks the overall character and sophistication of BMW's inline-6. It also can't match the overall smoothness that's a trademark of BMW's inline-6.
• Similarly, with a claimed 6.2-second 0-60 mph time, the E350 lags well behind any version of BMW's 335i Coupe.
• At 3683 lbs, the Mercedes outweighs the BMW 335i by more than 100 lbs, which affects handling, acceleration and braking.
• Mercedes includes only 12.7 ventilated rotors at the front, with 11.8-inch solid rotors at the rear.
• Mercedes-Benz includes 4 year/50,000 miles corrosion warranty, but no full maintenance.

"The current 3 Series... remains the target of every automaker looking to make a

name for itself in the mid-size luxury segment – and it's the standard by which they are measured." – Motor Trend

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