The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07) vs. Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 39,400
BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07) BMW 520d
€ 73,800
 Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,800

ⓘ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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.8
Blueprint BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07)
72.7
80.2
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
113.1
191.7
190.6 in
Length
191.7 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
3516 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07)
Weight Difference:
860 lb
19.65 %
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW M47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M47-D20
Engine Code
M 278.922
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 520d
161 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520d
251 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
21.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.89 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.84 lb/hp
10.89 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 520d
34 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
630 mi
Range
529 mi
BMW 520d
630 mi
529 mi
Mercedes E 500 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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 520d
141.9 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data