The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 300 d 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 48,900
€ 51,600
€ 48,900
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
The BMW 520i is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes E 300 d.
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 300 d
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.8
72.9
81.3
73.5 in
Width
72.9 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
58.2 in
Height
57.8 in
117.1
194.3
115.7
193.8
194.3 in
Length
193.8 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 300 d
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.5 %
General
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 300 d
G30
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 B48
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
B48-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
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520i
214 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 d
Performance
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 300 d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 d
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19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
BMW 520i
19.55 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 300 d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 520i
44 mpg
47 mpg
Mercedes E 300 d
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
782 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 520i
782 mi
621 mi
Mercedes E 300 d
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).
102.8 kWh
BMW 520i
102.4 kWh
102.8 kWh
Mercedes E 300 d
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
200 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
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
