The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes E 350 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 43,100
BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16) BMW 518d
€ 55,900
 Mercedes E 350 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes E 350 d
€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,900

ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes E 350 d.
BMW 518d
Mercedes E 350 d
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.8
Blueprint Mercedes E 350 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
72.9
81.3
73.2 in
Width
72.9 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Mercedes E 350 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
115.7
193.8
193.2 in
Length
193.8 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 518d
Mercedes E 350 d
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5379 lb
BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.54 %
Mercedes E 350 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

BMW 518d
Mercedes E 350 d
F10
Generation
W213
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 518d
Mercedes E 350 d
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 642.855
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
BMW 518d
148 hp
254 hp
Mercedes E 350 d
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 518d
266 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 d

Performance

BMW 518d
Mercedes E 350 d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 d

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25.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.62 lb/hp
BMW 518d
25.32 lb/hp
15.62 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 518d
Mercedes E 350 d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 518d
56 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes E 350 d
48 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1036 mi
Range
586 mi
BMW 518d
1036 mi
586 mi
Mercedes E 350 d
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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 518d
86.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
Mercedes E 350 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 518d
Mercedes E 350 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data