The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 13)

€ 47,200
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) BMW 520d
€ 54,700
 Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 13) Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
€ 47,200
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 is just 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC.
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
73.2
82.4
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 13)
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 xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 13)
113.1
192.1
193.2 in
Length
192.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5379 lb
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.24 %
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 13)

General

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
F10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 642.852
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 520d
181 hp
249 hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520d
280 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC

Performance

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
21.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.69 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.98 lb/hp
16.69 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 520d
48 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
888 mi
Range
667 mi
BMW 520d
888 mi
667 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 520d
100.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data