The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring Special Edition (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon (13 - 14)
€ 41,600

€ 49,800

€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,800
ⓘ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 250 CDI Station Wagon.
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI 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 250 CDI Station Wagon
3693 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
11.14 %

General
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI 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 Station Wagon
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N47-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 3800 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
161 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
137 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
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22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.68 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
22.94 lb/hp
20.68 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
44 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
821 mi
Range
719 mi
BMW 520d Touring
821 mi
719 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
109.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI 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