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2020 BMW
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2020 Mercedes-Benz
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| Invoice* | $46,720 to $59,740 | $76,751 |
| MPG - City | 24 MPG | 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 31 - 32 MPG | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Cargo Space | 9.9 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 |
| Engine | Inline-4, Inline-6 | Inline-6 |
| Transmission | Auto Manual | Auto Manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel | All-wheel |
| Horsepower | 255 - 382 hp | 429 hp |
| Exterior Length | 170.7 in | 190.6 in |
| Exterior Width | 73.4 in | 73.2 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.2 in
Rear info not available |
Info not available |
| Head Room |
Front 38.9 in
Rear info not available |
Front 40.7 in
Rear 36.4 in |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles | 4 years/50,000 miles |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
The BMW Z4 will be a favorite with taller drivers due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the BMW Z4 as you will with the Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Based on MSRP, the BMW Z4 is clearly a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. The BMW Z4 and the Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 have similar Destination Charges.
Dimensions
The BMW Z4 is about the same width as the Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53.
If you go with the BMW Z4, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53.
Handling
The BMW Z4 has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53, allowing much better maneuverability in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the BMW Z4 is significantly less powerful than the Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53. The good news is that, reportedly, cars with lower horsepower engines often have lower insurance premiums.
Powertrain
The BMW Z4 has much less torque than the Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The BMW Z4 has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53, making the Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 the better choice if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The BMW Z4 has a roomier cargo area for holding your bags or other items than the Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53.
Warranty
The BMW Z4 comes with essentially the same basic warranty as the Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53.