The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 50,900
€ 51,500
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes E 300.
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300
58.2
73.5
83.7
58
73
81.5
73.5 in
Width
73 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.2 in
Height
58 in
117.1
194.3
113.1
192.1
194.3 in
Length
192.1 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.02 %
General
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300
G30
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 300
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
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 520d
187 hp
249 hp
Mercedes E 300
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 520d
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300
Performance
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300
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19.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
BMW 520d
19.98 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 520d
56 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes E 300
48 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
976 mi
Range
539 mi
BMW 520d
976 mi
539 mi
Mercedes E 300
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).
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
86.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes E 300
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300
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
