The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 250 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)

€ 40,400
BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 10) BMW 520d
€ 51,800
 Mercedes E 250 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) Mercedes E 250 CDI
€ 40,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,800

ⓘ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 250 CDI.
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 250 CDI
57.8
Blueprint BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.8 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
113.1
192.1
190.6 in
Length
192.1 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 250 CDI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5313 lb
BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
13.55 %
Mercedes E 250 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)

General

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 250 CDI
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 651.924
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 520d
175 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520d
251 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 CDI

Performance

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 250 CDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 CDI

▶ REPLAY
20.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.24 lb/hp
BMW 520d
20.09 lb/hp
20.24 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 520d
42 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
679 mi
BMW 520d
777 mi
679 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
111 kWh
BMW 520d
115.2 kWh
111 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 250 CDI
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