The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)

€ 49,700
BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) BMW 520d Touring
€ 55,900
 Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,900

ⓘ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
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
73.2
82.4
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
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
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5589 lb
BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.04 %
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)

General

BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
F11
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-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 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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
181 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
280 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon

Performance

BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
135 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon

▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.44 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
23.33 lb/hp
21.44 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
45 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
39 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
836 mi
Range
667 mi
BMW 520d Touring
836 mi
667 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
107 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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
107 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
55.2 cu ft