The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 42,600
€ 54,800
€ 42,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 520d is just 1.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes E 350.
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.9
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
57.9 in
116.9
192.9
113.1
191.7
192.9 in
Length
191.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.8 %
General
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350
F10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 272.977
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 520d
181 hp
268 hp
Mercedes E 350
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 520d
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350
Performance
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 350
▶ REPLAY
20.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.85 lb/hp
BMW 520d
20.71 lb/hp
14.85 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 520d
45 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes E 350
37 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
836 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 520d
836 mi
518 mi
Mercedes E 350
Environmental Impact
107 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).
181.9 kWh
BMW 520d
107 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mercedes E 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
