The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 47,200
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) BMW 520d
€ 71,400
 Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes E 500
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,400

ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500.
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 500
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
73.2
82.4
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
113.1
191.7
193.2 in
Length
191.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 500
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5346 lb
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.98 %
Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 500
F10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 500
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 273.970
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 520d
181 hp
383 hp
Mercedes E 500
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW 520d
280 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500

Performance

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 500
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500

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21.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.82 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.98 lb/hp
10.82 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 520d
48 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes E 500
41 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
888 mi
Range
452 mi
BMW 520d
888 mi
452 mi
Mercedes E 500
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).
208.4 kWh
BMW 520d
100.7 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data