The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)

€ 42,200
BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14) BMW 518d
€ 51,800
 Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13) Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 518d is 1.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID.
BMW 518d
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14)
73.2
82.4
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)
113.1
191.7
193.2 in
Length
191.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 518d
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
3748 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5269 lb
BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.87 %
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)

General

BMW 518d
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
F10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 518d
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 518d
141 hp
228 hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 518d
266 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

Performance

BMW 518d
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
132 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

▶ REPLAY
26.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.84 lb/hp
BMW 518d
26.58 lb/hp
17.84 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 518d
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 518d
52 mpg
56 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
44 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
967 mi
Range
873 mi
BMW 518d
967 mi
873 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 518d
92.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 518d
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data