The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 45,700
BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17) BMW 520i
€ 47,100
 Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100

ⓘ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. The BMW 520i is 1.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)
73.2
82.4
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
113.1
191.7
193.2 in
Length
191.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5027 lb
BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.59 %
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)

General

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 4200 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
145 mph
Maximum Speed
149 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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
20.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.59 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 520i
38 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
702 mi
Range
632 mi
BMW 520i
702 mi
632 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 520i
117.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data