The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes E 300 d 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 45,700
€ 51,600
€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,600
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes E 300 d.
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 300 d
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
193.2
115.7
193.8
193.2 in
Length
193.8 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 300 d
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.59 %
General
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 300 d
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 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
242 hp
Mercedes E 300 d
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520i
199 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 d
Performance
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 300 d
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 d
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20.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.59 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 300 d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 520i
38 mpg
47 mpg
Mercedes E 300 d
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
702 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 520i
702 mi
621 mi
Mercedes E 300 d
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).
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).
102.8 kWh
BMW 520i
117.5 kWh
102.8 kWh
Mercedes E 300 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 300 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
