The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 48,900
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 520i
€ 50,600
 Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,600

ⓘ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 2.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
58.2
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73
81.5
73.5 in
Width
73 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.2 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
113.1
191.7
194.3 in
Length
191.7 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5016 lb
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.24 %
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
G30
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
B48-B20
Engine Code
M 276.952
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
249 hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 520i
214 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
BMW 520i
19.55 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 520i
44 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
782 mi
Range
539 mi
BMW 520i
782 mi
539 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 520i
102.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data