The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520i (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 13)

€ 36,800
BMW 520i (07 - 10) BMW 520i
€ 42,100
 Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 13) Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 520i is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.8
Blueprint BMW 520i (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 13)
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.8 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 520i (07 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 13)
113.1
191.7
190.6 in
Length
191.7 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
BMW 520i (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.53 %
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 13)

General

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N43
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N43-B20
Engine Code
OM 651.924
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
168 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 520i
168 hp
168 hp
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 520i
155 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
139 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.14 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 520i
35 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
649 mi
Range
692 mi
BMW 520i
649 mi
692 mi
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
127 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 520i
127 kWh
109.1 kWh
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data