The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 39,000

€ 71,000

€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 520i is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.9
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.8 in
Height
57.9 in
113.7
190.6
113.1
191.7
190.6 in
Length
191.7 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
3450 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5478 lb

Weight Difference:
827 lb
19.34 %

General
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N43
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N43-B20
Engine Code
M 278.922


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 520i
168 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520i
155 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
20.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.54 lb/hp
10.64 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 520i
34 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
630 mi
Range
559 mi
BMW 520i
630 mi
559 mi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
168.7 kWh
BMW 520i
130.7 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data