The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17) vs. Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (14 - 16)
€ 48,000

€ 52,900

€ 48,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,900
ⓘ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 is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon.
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC 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
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
3990 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.47 %

General
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
F11
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B47-D20
Engine Code
OM 651.924


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
187 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
140 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
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21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
21.34 lb/hp
21 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
52 mpg
50 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
45 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
967 mi
Range
780 mi
BMW 520d Touring
967 mi
780 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
92.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC 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