The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 45,500
BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16) BMW 520d
€ 53,300
 Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 45,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 520d is 1.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
113.1
191.7
193.2 in
Length
191.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
3759 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5203 lb
BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.07 %
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
F10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
B47-D20
Engine Code
M 276.952
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 520d
187 hp
249 hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 520d
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
145 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
20.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.07 lb/hp
BMW 520d
20.1 lb/hp
16.07 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 520d
57 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
48 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1061 mi
Range
672 mi
BMW 520d
1061 mi
672 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 520d
84.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300 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