The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 38,700
€ 54,200
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 520d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes E 300.
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300
57.8
72.7
80.2
58
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.8 in
Height
58 in
113.7
190.6
113.1
192.1
190.6 in
Length
192.1 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300
3494 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
12.67 %
General
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300
E60
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
Mercedes E 300
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 276.952
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 520d
161 hp
249 hp
Mercedes E 300
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 520d
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300
Performance
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300
141 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300
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21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.07 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.7 lb/hp
16.07 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 520d
46 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes E 300
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
853 mi
Range
495 mi
BMW 520d
853 mi
495 mi
Mercedes E 300
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 520d
104.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes E 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
