The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes E 300 d 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 44,700
€ 51,600
€ 44,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,600
ⓘ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 is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes E 300 d.
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300 d
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
72.9
81.3
73.2 in
Width
72.9 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
193.2
115.7
193.8
193.2 in
Length
193.8 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300 d
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.73 %
General
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300 d
F10
Generation
W213
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 520d
181 hp
242 hp
Mercedes E 300 d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520d
280 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 d
Performance
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300 d
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 d
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20.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
BMW 520d
20.77 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300 d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 520d
52 mpg
47 mpg
Mercedes E 300 d
45 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
967 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 520d
967 mi
621 mi
Mercedes E 300 d
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).
102.8 kWh
BMW 520d
92.5 kWh
102.8 kWh
Mercedes E 300 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
