The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 45,200
€ 54,700
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,700
ⓘ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 Touring BluePerformance is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon.
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
57.6
73.2
82.4
58
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
58 in
116.9
193.2
113.1
193.1
193.2 in
Length
193.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
3935 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.25 %
General
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
F11
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 BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
181 hp
249 hp
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
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21.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
21.74 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
48 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
40 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
888 mi
Range
516 mi
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
888 mi
516 mi
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
100.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
55.2 cu ft
