The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535d Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 55,200
€ 73,900
€ 55,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 535d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500.
BMW 535d
Mercedes E 500
57.8
72.7
80.2
58
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.8 in
Height
58 in
113.7
190.6
113.1
192.1
190.6 in
Length
192.1 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 535d
Mercedes E 500
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
11.25 %
General
BMW 535d
Mercedes E 500
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 535d
Mercedes E 500
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M57-D30
Engine Code
M 278.922


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 535d
282 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 535d
428 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500
Performance
BMW 535d
Mercedes E 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 535d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500
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13.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 lb/hp
BMW 535d
13.56 lb/hp
10.72 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 535d
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 535d
35 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes E 500
26 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
649 mi
Range
529 mi
BMW 535d
649 mi
529 mi
Mercedes E 500
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 535d
137.9 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 535d
Mercedes E 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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