The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 48,400

€ 75,400

€ 48,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,400
ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mercedes E 43 AMG.
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 43 AMG
58.2
73.5
83.7
57
73.2
81.3
73.5 in
Width
73.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
58.2 in
Height
57 in
117.1
194.3
115.7
194.6
194.3 in
Length
194.6 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 43 AMG
3605 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5324 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.14 %

General
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 43 AMG
G30
Generation
W213
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 43 AMG
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 276.823


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
396 hp
at 6100 rpm
BMW 520d
187 hp
396 hp
Mercedes E 43 AMG
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 520d
295 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 43 AMG
Performance
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 43 AMG
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 43 AMG
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19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.24 lb/hp
BMW 520d
19.28 lb/hp
10.24 lb/hp
Mercedes E 43 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 520d
57 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes E 43 AMG
50 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
1000 mi
Range
500 mi
BMW 520d
1000 mi
500 mi
Mercedes E 43 AMG
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).
155.3 kWh
BMW 520d
84.3 kWh
155.3 kWh
Mercedes E 43 AMG
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 43 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data