The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)

€ 45,500
BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16) BMW 520d
€ 52,700
 Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,700

ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID.
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16)
73.2
82.4
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
113.1
192.1
193.2 in
Length
192.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
3759 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5357 lb
BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.6 %
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)

General

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
F10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B47-D20
Engine Code
OM 651.924
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 520d
187 hp
228 hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520d
295 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

Performance

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
145 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

▶ REPLAY
20.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.84 lb/hp
BMW 520d
20.1 lb/hp
17.84 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 520d
57 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
48 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1061 mi
Range
965 mi
BMW 520d
1061 mi
965 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 520d
84.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data