The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)

€ 50,900
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 520d
€ 51,800
 Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13) Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,800

ⓘ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 300 BlueTEC HYBRID.
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
58.2
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)
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 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)
113.1
191.7
194.3 in
Length
191.7 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5269 lb
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.14 %
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)

General

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 520d
187 hp
228 hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520d
295 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

Performance

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
144 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

▶ REPLAY
19.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.84 lb/hp
BMW 520d
19.98 lb/hp
17.84 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 520d
56 mpg
56 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
48 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
976 mi
Range
873 mi
BMW 520d
976 mi
873 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 520d
86.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
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