The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes E 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 48,000
€ 54,200
€ 48,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,200
ⓘ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.
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350
57.6
73.2
82.4
58
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
58 in
116.9
193.2
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
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.15 %
General
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350
F10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
B47-D20
Engine Code
M 276.952
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 520d
187 hp
302 hp
Mercedes E 350
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 520d
295 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350
Performance
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 350
▶ REPLAY
21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.28 lb/hp
12.63 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 520d
52 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes E 350
45 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
967 mi
Range
539 mi
BMW 520d
967 mi
539 mi
Mercedes E 350
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).
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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 520d
92.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes E 350
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350
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
