The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (09 - 13)
€ 51,300

€ 48,100

€ 51,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,100
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
BMW 520i Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
59
73.5
83.7
59.5
73
81.5
73.5 in
Width
73 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
59 in
Height
59.5 in
117.1
194.6
113.1
192.7
194.6 in
Length
192.7 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.97 %

General
BMW 520i Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
G31
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 520i Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B48
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B48-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 4200 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
181 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
214 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 520i Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
140 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
21.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.24 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.13 lb/hp
20.24 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
39 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
704 mi
Range
632 mi
BMW 520i Touring
704 mi
632 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
113.6 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft











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