The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 45,700
BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17) BMW 520i
€ 52,700
 Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,700

ⓘ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 250 BlueTEC.
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)
73.2
82.4
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 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 Steptronic (13 - 17)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 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 250 BlueTEC
3726 lb
Curb Weight
4134 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5379 lb
BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
9.87 %
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

General

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

Engine

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
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 BlueTEC
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 BlueTEC

Performance

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
145 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
20.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.57 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.59 lb/hp
20.57 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 520i
38 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
702 mi
Range
719 mi
BMW 520i
702 mi
719 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 520i
117.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data