The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)

€ 66,800
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d
€ 105,800
 Mercedes E 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13) Mercedes E 63 AMG
€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,800

ⓘ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 63 AMG.
BMW 540d
Mercedes E 63 AMG
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (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 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (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 63 AMG
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5269 lb
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.54 %
Mercedes E 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)

General

BMW 540d
Mercedes E 63 AMG
G30
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 540d
Mercedes E 63 AMG
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
B57-D30
Engine Code
M 157.981
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 540d
316 hp
518 hp
Mercedes E 63 AMG
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 540d
502 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 63 AMG

Performance

BMW 540d
Mercedes E 63 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 63 AMG

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.83 lb/hp
BMW 540d
12.77 lb/hp
7.83 lb/hp
Mercedes E 63 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540d
Mercedes E 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 540d
42 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes E 63 AMG
35 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
733 mi
Range
418 mi
BMW 540d
733 mi
418 mi
Mercedes E 63 AMG
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).
185.7 kWh
BMW 540d
115.2 kWh
185.7 kWh
Mercedes E 63 AMG
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540d
Mercedes E 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data