The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520i (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 250 CDI (13 - 14)

€ 36,800
BMW 520i (07 - 10) BMW 520i
€ 46,600
 Mercedes E 250 CDI (13 - 14) Mercedes E 250 CDI
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 520i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes E 250 CDI.
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 250 CDI
57.8
Blueprint BMW 520i (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 CDI (13 - 14)
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.8 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 520i (07 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 CDI (13 - 14)
113.1
192.1
190.6 in
Length
192.1 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 250 CDI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
BMW 520i (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
13.03 %
Mercedes E 250 CDI (13 - 14)

General

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 250 CDI
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 250 CDI
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
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 520i
168 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520i
155 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 CDI

Performance

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 250 CDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 CDI

▶ REPLAY
20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.14 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 520i
35 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI
26 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
649 mi
Range
764 mi
BMW 520i
649 mi
764 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI
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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 520i
127 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 250 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data