The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 48,000
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16) BMW 520d
€ 52,700
 Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
€ 48,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,700

ⓘ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 250 BlueTEC.
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16)
73.2
82.4
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
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 (14 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
113.1
192.1
193.2 in
Length
192.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4134 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5379 lb
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.73 %
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

General

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
F10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
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
187 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520d
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC

Performance

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
143 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.57 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.28 lb/hp
20.57 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 520d
52 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
45 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
967 mi
Range
719 mi
BMW 520d
967 mi
719 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 520d
92.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data