The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 44,500
€ 53,300
€ 44,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,300
ⓘ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 BluePerformance is just 1.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 BluePerformance
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
3748 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.35 %
General
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 BluePerformance
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 276.952
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 520d BluePerformance
181 hp
249 hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 520d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
140 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
20.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.07 lb/hp
BMW 520d BluePerformance
20.71 lb/hp
16.07 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 520d BluePerformance
50 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
925 mi
Range
672 mi
BMW 520d BluePerformance
925 mi
672 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 520d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
