The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 46,100

€ 54,300

€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 520d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.9
73
81.5
73.5 in
Width
73 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.2 in
Height
57.9 in
117.1
194.3
113.1
191.7
194.3 in
Length
191.7 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4167 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5324 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
14.54 %

General
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
G30
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 642.856


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 520d
187 hp
228 hp
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520d
295 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
148 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.28 lb/hp
BMW 520d
19.04 lb/hp
18.28 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 520d
56 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
48 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
976 mi
Range
710 mi
BMW 520d
976 mi
710 mi
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
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).
144 kWh
BMW 520d
86.4 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data