The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07) vs. Mercedes E 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 39,400
€ 56,300
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 520d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes E 400.
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 400
57.8
72.7
80.2
58
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.8 in
Height
58 in
113.7
190.6
113.1
192.1
190.6 in
Length
192.1 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 400
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.65 %
General
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 400
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 400
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M47-D20
Engine Code
M 276.820
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 520d
161 hp
328 hp
Mercedes E 400
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 520d
251 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 400
Performance
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 400
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 400
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21.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.84 lb/hp
12 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 400
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 520d
34 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes E 400
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
630 mi
Range
489 mi
BMW 520d
630 mi
489 mi
Mercedes E 400
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).
142.1 kWh
BMW 520d
141.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
Mercedes E 400
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
