The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07) vs. Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (11 - 11)
€ 39,400
€ 45,800
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 520d is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.9
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.8 in
Height
57.9 in
113.7
190.6
113.1
191.7
190.6 in
Length
191.7 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.33 %
General
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
M47-D20
Engine Code
M 271.860


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 520d
161 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 520d
251 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
139 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
21.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.1 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.84 lb/hp
18.1 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 520d
34 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
630 mi
Range
556 mi
BMW 520d
630 mi
556 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
125 kWh
BMW 520d
141.9 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data












