The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 300 de 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 42,400
€ 54,800
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,800
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes E 300 de.
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 300 de
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
72.9
81.3
73.2 in
Width
72.9 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
192.9
115.7
193.8
192.9 in
Length
193.8 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 300 de
3715 lb
Curb Weight
4542 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5952 lb
Weight Difference:
827 lb
18.21 %
General
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 300 de
F10
Generation
W213
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 300 de
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
N20-B20
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
302 hp
Mercedes E 300 de
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520i
199 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 de
Performance
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 300 de
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 de
▶ REPLAY
20.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.52 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 de
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 300 de
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
147 mpg
BMW 520i
37 mpg
147 mpg
Mercedes E 300 de
28 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
680 mi
Range
1942 mi
BMW 520i
680 mi
1942 mi
Mercedes E 300 de
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).
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).
33 kWh
BMW 520i
121.2 kWh
33 kWh
Mercedes E 300 de
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 300 de
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
