The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 40,200
€ 44,900
€ 40,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 520i is just 1.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.9
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
57.9 in
116.9
192.9
113.1
191.7
192.9 in
Length
191.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.74 %
General
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
F10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N20-B20
Engine Code
OM 651.924


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
168 hp
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 520i
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
141 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.34 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
41 mpg
BMW 520i
35 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
639 mi
Range
632 mi
BMW 520i
639 mi
632 mi
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 520i
128.7 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data




















