The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
€ 48,900
€ 41,400
€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 520i is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC.
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
58.2
73.5
83.7
58
73
81.5
73.5 in
Width
73 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.2 in
Height
58 in
117.1
194.3
113.1
192.1
194.3 in
Length
192.1 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.5 %
General
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
G30
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B48-B20
Engine Code
OM 651.925


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 2800 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
134 hp
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 520i
214 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
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19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.54 lb/hp
BMW 520i
19.55 lb/hp
28.54 lb/hp
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 520i
44 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
34 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
782 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW 520i
782 mi
797 mi
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 520i
102.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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