The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19)
€ 39,000
€ 52,900
€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 520i is 3.2 inches shorter and 0.2 inches narrower.
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 300
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.8
72.9
81.3
72.7 in
Width
72.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
113.7
190.6
115.7
193.8
190.6 in
Length
193.8 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 300
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.43 %
General
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 300
E60
Generation
W213
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 300
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N43-B20
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 520i
168 hp
242 hp
Mercedes E 300
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW 520i
155 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300
Performance
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 300
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300
▶ REPLAY
20.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.54 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 300
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 520i
34 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes E 300
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
630 mi
Range
651 mi
BMW 520i
630 mi
651 mi
Mercedes E 300
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 520i
130.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes E 300
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
