The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 13)
€ 36,800
€ 54,700
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,700
ⓘ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 350 BlueTEC.
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
57.8
72.7
80.2
58
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.8 in
Height
58 in
113.7
190.6
113.1
192.1
190.6 in
Length
192.1 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
3384 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
772 lb
18.58 %
General
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N43-B20
Engine Code
OM 642.852
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 520i
168 hp
249 hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520i
155 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
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20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.69 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.14 lb/hp
16.69 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 520i
35 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
649 mi
Range
667 mi
BMW 520i
649 mi
667 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
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).
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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 520i
127 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
