The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)

€ 43,200
BMW 520d (14 - 16) BMW 520d
€ 71,200
 Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) Mercedes E 500
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,200

ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500.
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 500
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d (14 - 16)
73.2
82.4
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 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 (14 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
113.1
192.1
193.2 in
Length
192.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 500
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5379 lb
BMW 520d (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
11.02 %
Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)

General

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 500
F10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 500
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
B47-D20
Engine Code
M 278.922
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 520d
187 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520d
295 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500

Performance

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 500
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500

▶ REPLAY
19.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.45 lb/hp
BMW 520d
19.98 lb/hp
10.45 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 520d
55 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes E 500
46 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1012 mi
Range
559 mi
BMW 520d
1012 mi
559 mi
Mercedes E 500
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
168.7 kWh
BMW 520d
88.5 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data