The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 48,900
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 520i
€ 73,800
 Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,800

ⓘ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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 520i
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
58.2
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
3538 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
838 lb
19.15 %
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
G30
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.89 lb/hp
BMW 520i
19.55 lb/hp
10.89 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 520i
44 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
34 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
782 mi
Range
529 mi
BMW 520i
782 mi
529 mi
Mercedes E 500 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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 520i
102.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520i
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data