The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 47,200

€ 56,100

€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,100
ⓘ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 is 3.9 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 0.7 cm lower than the Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
1464
1860
2094
1471
1854
2071
1860 mm
Width
1854 mm
2094 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2071 mm
1464 mm
Height
1471 mm
2968
4907
2874
4868
4907 mm
Length
4868 mm
2968 mm
Wheelbase
2874 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
1805 kg
Kerb Weight
1825 kg
2330 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2370 kg

Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.1 %

General
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
F10
Generation
W212
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol 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
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
3498 CC
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 520d
181 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 3500 rpm
BMW 520d
380 NM
370 NM
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
9.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.04 kg/bhp
BMW 520d
9.97 kg/bhp
6.04 kg/bhp
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 520d
58 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
50 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
48 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
888 mi
Range
672 mi
BMW 520d
888 mi
672 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 520d
100.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
545 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
540 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data