The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)

€ 50,900
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 520d
€ 44,900
 Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11) Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 520d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
58.2
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
73
81.5
73.5 in
Width
73 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.2 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
113.1
191.7
194.3 in
Length
191.7 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5027 lb
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.3 %
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)

General

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
G30
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 4200 rpm
BMW 520d
187 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
144 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
19.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
BMW 520d
19.98 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 520d
56 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
48 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
976 mi
Range
692 mi
BMW 520d
976 mi
692 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 520d
86.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1389 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data