Please take into account: reliability, overall quality, handling, performance, comfort, durabiltiy...that is, the whole package!! Thanks for the input...just want to make an informed purchase.
Jay
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Reliability: BMW. Mercedes have a terrible reputation for poor build quality.
Handling: BMW. The ultimate driving machine. Mercedes are heavy and their drive by wire system is not very responsive.
Performance: Both. It really depends on which models you get.
Comfort: Mercedes. The 5-series does not have comfortable seats and the interior is rather bland and cold compared to the Merc.
Durability: BMW. This goes right along with the reliability.
Also, the new E-class looks rather horrendous IMO