The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520i Touring (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 16)

€ 43,200
BMW 520i Touring (11 - 13) BMW 520i Touring
€ 50,600
 Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 16) Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
€ 43,200
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 520i Touring is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon.
BMW 520i Touring
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 16)
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring (11 - 13)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 16)
113.1
193.1
193.2 in
Length
193.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520i Touring
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
3924 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5170 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5512 lb
BMW 520i Touring (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.57 %
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 16)

General

BMW 520i Touring
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
F11
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 520i Touring
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N20-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 Touring
181 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
199 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon

Performance

BMW 520i Touring
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
137 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon

▶ REPLAY
21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.9 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.68 lb/hp
20.9 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520i Touring
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
34 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
748 mi
BMW 520i Touring
621 mi
748 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
132.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520i Touring
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
55.2 cu ft