The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520i (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes E 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)

€ 41,500
BMW 520i (13 - 16) BMW 520i
€ 59,000
 Mercedes E 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) Mercedes E 400
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,000

ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes E 400.
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 400
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 520i (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Mercedes E 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
113.1
192.1
193.2 in
Length
192.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 400
3682 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5313 lb
BMW 520i (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.49 %
Mercedes E 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)

General

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 400
F10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 400
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N20-B20
Engine Code
M 276.820
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
328 hp
Mercedes E 400
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 520i
199 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 400

Performance

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 400
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 400

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20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.4 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.34 lb/hp
12.4 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 400
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 520i
37 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes E 400
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
680 mi
Range
452 mi
BMW 520i
680 mi
452 mi
Mercedes E 400
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
153.5 kWh
BMW 520i
121.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
Mercedes E 400
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data