The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes E 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 45,500
€ 56,300
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,300
ⓘ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 400.
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 400
57.6
73.2
82.4
58
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
58 in
116.9
193.2
113.1
192.1
193.2 in
Length
192.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 400
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.47 %
General
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 400
F10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 400
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
B47-D20
Engine Code
M 276.820
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 520d
187 hp
328 hp
Mercedes E 400
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 520d
295 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 400
Performance
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 400
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 400
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20.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12 lb/hp
BMW 520d
20.1 lb/hp
12 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 400
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 520d
57 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes E 400
48 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
1061 mi
Range
489 mi
BMW 520d
1061 mi
489 mi
Mercedes E 400
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).
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).
142.1 kWh
BMW 520d
84.3 kWh
142.1 kWh
Mercedes E 400
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
