The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 66,800
€ 56,300
€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,300
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes E 400.
BMW 540d
Mercedes E 400
58.2
73.5
83.7
58
73
81.5
73.5 in
Width
73 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.2 in
Height
58 in
117.1
194.3
113.1
192.1
194.3 in
Length
192.1 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540d
Mercedes E 400
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.45 %
General
BMW 540d
Mercedes E 400
G30
Generation
W212
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
7-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 276.820
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 540d
316 hp
328 hp
Mercedes E 400
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 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
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 400
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12 lb/hp
BMW 540d
12.77 lb/hp
12 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
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
733 mi
Range
489 mi
BMW 540d
733 mi
489 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).
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).
142.1 kWh
BMW 540d
115.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
Mercedes E 400
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540d
Mercedes E 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
