The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 41,700
€ 71,400
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,400
ⓘ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 3.1 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 0.7 cm lower than the Mercedes E 500.
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes E 500
1464
1860
2094
1471
1854
2071
1860 mm
Width
1854 mm
2094 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2071 mm
1464 mm
Height
1471 mm
2968
4899
2874
4868
4899 mm
Length
4868 mm
2968 mm
Wheelbase
2874 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes E 500
1695 kg
Kerb Weight
1880 kg
2230 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2425 kg
Weight Difference:
185 kg
9.84 %
General
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes E 500
F10
Generation
W212
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes E 500
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 273.970


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
5461 CC
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
181 bhp
383 bhp
Mercedes E 500
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
530 NM
at 2800 rpm
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
380 NM
530 NM
Mercedes E 500
Performance
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes E 500
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500
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9.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.91 kg/bhp
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
9.36 kg/bhp
4.91 kg/bhp
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
63 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes E 500
50 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
35 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
967 mi
Range
452 mi
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
967 mi
452 mi
Mercedes E 500
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).
208.4 kWh
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
92.5 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
258 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes E 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
545 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
540 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
















