The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC (14 - 15)

€ 41,100
BMW 520d (10 - 13) BMW 520d
€ 47,400
 Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC (14 - 15) Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400

ⓘ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 520d is just 0.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC.
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d (10 - 13)
73.2
82.4
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
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 520d (10 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
113.1
192.1
192.9 in
Length
192.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5225 lb
BMW 520d (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.03 %
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC (14 - 15)

General

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
F10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 520d
181 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520d
280 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC

Performance

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
141 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
20.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.58 lb/hp
BMW 520d
20.65 lb/hp
19.58 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 520d
49 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
906 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW 520d
906 mi
797 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 520d
98.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data