The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring (07 - 07) vs. Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
€ 39,800
€ 73,500
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 520d Touring is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon.
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
58.7
72.7
80.2
58
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.7 in
Height
58 in
113.6
190.7
113.1
193.1
190.7 in
Length
193.1 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
3693 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb
Weight Difference:
683 lb
15.61 %
General
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
E61
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M47-D20
Engine Code
M 278.922


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
161 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
251 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
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22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.89 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
22.94 lb/hp
10.89 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
39 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
28 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
713 mi
Range
534 mi
BMW 520d Touring
713 mi
534 mi
Mercedes E 500 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).
176.2 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
125.5 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft










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

















