The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)

€ 43,100
BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16) BMW 518d
€ 54,000
 Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13) Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,000

ⓘ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 350 BlueTEC.
BMW 518d
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 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 (14 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 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 350 BlueTEC
3748 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5225 lb
BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.87 %
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)

General

BMW 518d
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
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 350 BlueTEC
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B47-D20
Engine Code
OM 642.850
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
BMW 518d
148 hp
208 hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 518d
266 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC

Performance

BMW 518d
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
134 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
25.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.56 lb/hp
BMW 518d
25.32 lb/hp
19.56 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 518d
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 518d
56 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
48 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1036 mi
Range
731 mi
BMW 518d
1036 mi
731 mi
Mercedes E 350 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).
139.9 kWh
BMW 518d
86.4 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 518d
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data