The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)
€ 51,300

€ 53,100

€ 51,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,100
ⓘ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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
BMW 520i Touring
Mercedes E 300 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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.87 %

General
BMW 520i Touring
Mercedes E 300 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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i Touring
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B48-B20
Engine Code
OM 642.852


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
181 hp
228 hp
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
214 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 520i Touring
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
140 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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21.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.61 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.13 lb/hp
18.61 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i Touring
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
39 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
704 mi
Range
524 mi
BMW 520i Touring
704 mi
524 mi
Mercedes E 300 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).
144 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
113.6 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i Touring
Mercedes E 300 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