The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 42,900
€ 57,400
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,400
ⓘ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 300 Station Wagon.
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 300 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 300 Station Wagon
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
11.95 %
General
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
E61
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 276.952


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
175 hp
249 hp
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
139 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
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21.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.04 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
21.35 lb/hp
17.04 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
41 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
750 mi
Range
470 mi
BMW 520d Touring
750 mi
470 mi
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
147.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
119.3 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 300 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















