The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 42,900

€ 47,100

€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100
ⓘ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 BluePerformance is just 1.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Mercedes E 250 CDI 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 EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.3 %

General
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
F10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 651.924


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
181 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
144 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
20.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
20.65 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
52 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
42 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
967 mi
Range
632 mi
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
967 mi
632 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
92.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Mercedes E 250 CDI 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