The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 40,900

€ 53,300

€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 520d is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.9
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.8 in
Height
57.9 in
113.7
190.6
113.1
191.7
190.6 in
Length
191.7 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.08 %

General
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
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
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 520d
161 hp
302 hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 520d
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
21.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.84 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 520d
42 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
777 mi
Range
731 mi
BMW 520d
777 mi
731 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 520d
115.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
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