The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes E 250 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)

€ 43,100
BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16) BMW 518d
€ 51,800
 Mercedes E 250 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) Mercedes E 250 CDI
€ 43,100
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

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
Blueprint BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16)
73.2
82.4
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
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
3748 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5313 lb
BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.87 %
Mercedes E 250 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)

General

BMW 518d
Mercedes E 250 CDI
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 CDI
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 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
134 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 CDI

▶ REPLAY
25.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.24 lb/hp
BMW 518d
25.32 lb/hp
20.24 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 518d
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 518d
56 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI
48 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1036 mi
Range
679 mi
BMW 518d
1036 mi
679 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI
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).
111 kWh
BMW 518d
86.4 kWh
111 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 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