The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)

€ 42,400
BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 520i
€ 49,100
 Mercedes E 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) Mercedes E 250 CDI
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,100

ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes E 250 CDI.
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 250 CDI
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
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 Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
113.1
192.1
192.9 in
Length
192.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 250 CDI
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.06 %
Mercedes E 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)

General

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 250 CDI
F10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 250 CDI
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
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520i
199 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 CDI

Performance

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 250 CDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 CDI

▶ REPLAY
20.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.47 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.52 lb/hp
19.47 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 520i
37 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI
28 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
680 mi
Range
764 mi
BMW 520i
680 mi
764 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI
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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 520i
121.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 250 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data