The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring (07 - 07) vs. Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (09 - 13)
€ 39,800
€ 48,100
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 520d Touring is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
58.7
72.7
80.2
59.5
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.7 in
Height
59.5 in
113.6
190.7
113.1
192.7
190.7 in
Length
192.7 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3693 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.22 %
General
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
E61
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
M47-D20
Engine Code
OM 651.924


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
161 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
251 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
135 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.24 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
22.94 lb/hp
20.24 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
39 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
713 mi
Range
632 mi
BMW 520d Touring
713 mi
632 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
125.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft










46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
55.2 cu ft


















