The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d Touring Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon (13 - 14)
€ 44,700

€ 49,800

€ 44,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,800
ⓘ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 Touring is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon.
BMW 518d Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
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
193.1
193.2 in
Length
193.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 518d Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.24 %

General
BMW 518d Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
F11
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 518d Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 518d Touring
141 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 518d Touring
266 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 518d Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
127 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
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28.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.68 lb/hp
BMW 518d Touring
28.22 lb/hp
20.68 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 518d Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 518d Touring
48 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
888 mi
Range
719 mi
BMW 518d Touring
888 mi
719 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 Touring
100.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 518d Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft












47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
55.2 cu ft