The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19)
€ 41,700

€ 52,900

€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,900
ⓘ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 EfficientDynamics Edition is just 0.9 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes E 300.
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes E 300
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
72.9
81.3
73.2 in
Width
72.9 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
192.9
115.7
193.8
192.9 in
Length
193.8 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes E 300
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.35 %

General
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes E 300
F10
Generation
W213
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes E 300
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 274.920


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
181 hp
242 hp
Mercedes E 300
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
280 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300
Performance
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes E 300
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300
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20.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
20.65 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes E 300
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
52 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes E 300
42 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
967 mi
Range
651 mi
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
967 mi
651 mi
Mercedes E 300
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
92.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes E 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes E 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data