The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 45,400

€ 59,300

€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 520i Touring is 0.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
BMW 520i Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
57.6
73.2
82.4
59.5
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
59.5 in
116.9
193.2
113.1
192.7
193.2 in
Length
192.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3946 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5545 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.02 %

General
BMW 520i Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
F11
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N20-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
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
181 hp
302 hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
199 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 520i Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.05 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.8 lb/hp
14.05 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
35 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
27 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
649 mi
Range
638 mi
BMW 520i Touring
649 mi
638 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
127 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).
147.7 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
127 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft












47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
55.2 cu ft