The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 42,900
€ 73,800
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,800
ⓘ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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Mercedes E 500 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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
14.6 %
General
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 BluePerformance
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 BluePerformance
181 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
20.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.89 lb/hp
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
20.65 lb/hp
10.89 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
52 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
42 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
967 mi
Range
529 mi
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
967 mi
529 mi
Mercedes E 500 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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
92.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
