The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes E 250 CDI (13 - 14)
€ 39,900

€ 46,600

€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 518d is just 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes E 250 CDI.
BMW 518d
Mercedes E 250 CDI
57.6
73.2
82.4
58
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
58 in
116.9
193.2
113.1
192.1
193.2 in
Length
192.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 518d
Mercedes E 250 CDI
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.24 %

General
BMW 518d
Mercedes E 250 CDI
F10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 518d
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 651.924


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 518d
141 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 518d
266 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Performance
BMW 518d
Mercedes E 250 CDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 CDI
▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
BMW 518d
26.43 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 518d
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 518d
52 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI
44 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
967 mi
Range
764 mi
BMW 518d
967 mi
764 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
98.8 kWh
BMW 518d
92.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 518d
Mercedes E 250 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data