The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 66,800
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d
€ 50,900
 Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 540d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 540d
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73
81.5
73.5 in
Width
73 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.2 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
113.1
191.7
194.3 in
Length
191.7 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540d
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5214 lb
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.55 %
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

BMW 540d
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
G30
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 540d
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B57-D30
Engine Code
OM 651.924
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 540d
316 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 540d
502 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 540d
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
BMW 540d
12.77 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540d
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 540d
42 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
733 mi
Range
655 mi
BMW 540d
733 mi
655 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
115.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540d
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data