The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 48,400
BMW 520d Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 520d
€ 71,000
 Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 48,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 520d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
58.2
Blueprint BMW 520d Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73
81.5
73.5 in
Width
73 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.2 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 520d Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
113.1
191.7
194.3 in
Length
191.7 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
3605 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5478 lb
BMW 520d Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
672 lb
15.71 %
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
G30
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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
B47-D20
Engine Code
M 278.922
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 520d
187 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520d
295 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 lb/hp
BMW 520d
19.28 lb/hp
10.64 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 520d
57 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
50 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1000 mi
Range
559 mi
BMW 520d
1000 mi
559 mi
Mercedes E 500 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).
168.7 kWh
BMW 520d
84.3 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data