The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC (14 - 15)

€ 48,900
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 520i
€ 47,400
 Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC (14 - 15) Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400

ⓘ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 250 BlueTEC.
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
58.2
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
73
81.5
73.5 in
Width
73 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.2 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
113.1
192.1
194.3 in
Length
192.1 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5225 lb
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.09 %
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC (14 - 15)

General

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 250 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 250 BlueTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B48
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B48-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
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520i
214 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC

Performance

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
146 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 520i
44 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
782 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW 520i
782 mi
797 mi
Mercedes E 250 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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 520i
102.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data