The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)

€ 41,700
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13) BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 73,900
 Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) Mercedes E 500
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,900

ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500.
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes E 500
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
113.1
192.1
192.9 in
Length
192.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes E 500
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5445 lb
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
13.29 %
Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)

General

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes E 500
F10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 278.922
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
181 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
280 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
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
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500

▶ REPLAY
20.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 lb/hp
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
20.65 lb/hp
10.72 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
52 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes E 500
42 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
967 mi
Range
529 mi
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
967 mi
529 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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
92.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes E 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data