The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 350 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
€ 66,800
€ 58,600
€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 540d is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes E 350.
BMW 540d
Mercedes E 350
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.8
72.9
81.3
73.5 in
Width
72.9 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
58.2 in
Height
57.8 in
117.1
194.3
115.7
193.8
194.3 in
Length
193.8 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540d
Mercedes E 350
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5280 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.18 %
General
BMW 540d
Mercedes E 350
G30
Generation
W213
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540d
Mercedes E 350
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 264
B57-D30
Engine Code
M 264.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 540d
316 hp
309 hp
Mercedes E 350
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 540d
502 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350
Performance
BMW 540d
Mercedes E 350
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 350
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.38 lb/hp
BMW 540d
12.77 lb/hp
12.38 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540d
Mercedes E 350
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 540d
42 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes E 350
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
733 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 540d
733 mi
621 mi
Mercedes E 350
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).
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).
125 kWh
BMW 540d
115.2 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes E 350
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540d
Mercedes E 350
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
