The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)

€ 50,900
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 520d
€ 52,600
 Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,600

ⓘ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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
58.2
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5247 lb
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.64 %
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)

General

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350 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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B47-D20
Engine Code
OM 642.852
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 520d
187 hp
261 hp
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520d
295 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
19.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.5 lb/hp
BMW 520d
19.98 lb/hp
15.5 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 520d
56 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
48 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
976 mi
Range
857 mi
BMW 520d
976 mi
857 mi
Mercedes E 350 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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 520d
86.4 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d
Mercedes E 350 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