The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 43,100

€ 52,700

€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,700
ⓘ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 BlueTEC.
BMW 518d
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
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 BlueTEC
3748 lb
Curb Weight
4134 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.34 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 518d
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B47-D20
Engine Code
OM 651.924


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 518d
148 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
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 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW 518d
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
134 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
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25.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.57 lb/hp
BMW 518d
25.32 lb/hp
20.57 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 518d
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 518d
56 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
48 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
1036 mi
Range
719 mi
BMW 518d
1036 mi
719 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 518d
86.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 518d
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data