The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)
€ 56,100
€ 51,800
€ 56,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 540i is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID.
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.9
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.8 in
Height
57.9 in
113.7
190.6
113.1
191.7
190.6 in
Length
191.7 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
3803 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.52 %
General
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N62
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N62-B40
Engine Code
OM 651.924
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 540i
302 hp
228 hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 540i
288 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Performance
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.84 lb/hp
BMW 540i
12.59 lb/hp
17.84 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 540i
22 mpg
56 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
15 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
414 mi
Range
873 mi
BMW 540i
414 mi
873 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 540i
198.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
