The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 66,800
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d
€ 63,000
 Mercedes E 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes E 400
€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,000

ⓘ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 400.
BMW 540d
Mercedes E 400
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.8
Blueprint Mercedes E 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint Mercedes E 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
115.7
193.8
194.3 in
Length
193.8 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540d
Mercedes E 400
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5423 lb
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.55 %
Mercedes E 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

BMW 540d
Mercedes E 400
G30
Generation
W213
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 540d
Mercedes E 400
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
B57-D30
Engine Code
M 276.853
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 540d
316 hp
328 hp
Mercedes E 400
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 540d
502 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 400

Performance

BMW 540d
Mercedes E 400
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 400

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.23 lb/hp
BMW 540d
12.77 lb/hp
12.23 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540d
Mercedes E 400
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 540d
42 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes E 400
35 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
733 mi
Range
539 mi
BMW 540d
733 mi
539 mi
Mercedes E 400
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).
144 kWh
BMW 540d
115.2 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes E 400
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540d
Mercedes E 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data