The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 48,900
€ 71,200
€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,200
ⓘ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 500.
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 500
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 500
3538 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
15.74 %
General
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 500
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 500
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B48
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
B48-B20
Engine Code
M 278.922


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520i
214 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500
Performance
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 500
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500
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19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.45 lb/hp
BMW 520i
19.55 lb/hp
10.45 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 520i
44 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes E 500
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
782 mi
Range
559 mi
BMW 520i
782 mi
559 mi
Mercedes E 500
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).
168.7 kWh
BMW 520i
102.4 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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