The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 250 CDI (13 - 14)
€ 48,900
€ 46,600
€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘ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 CDI.
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 250 CDI
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 250 CDI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.07 %
General
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 250 CDI
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 CDI
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 CDI
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 CDI
Performance
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 250 CDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 250 CDI
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19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
BMW 520i
19.55 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 520i
44 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI
34 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
782 mi
Range
764 mi
BMW 520i
782 mi
764 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI
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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 520i
102.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 250 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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