The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 56,100
€ 62,700
€ 56,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 540i is 3.2 inches shorter and 0.2 inches narrower.
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 400 d
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.8
72.9
81.3
72.7 in
Width
72.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
113.7
190.6
115.7
193.8
190.6 in
Length
193.8 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 400 d
3803 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5611 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
9.45 %
General
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 400 d
E60
Generation
W213
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 400 d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N62
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
N62-B40
Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 3400 rpm
BMW 540i
302 hp
335 hp
Mercedes E 400 d
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 540i
288 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 400 d
Performance
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 400 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 400 d
▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.54 lb/hp
BMW 540i
12.59 lb/hp
12.54 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 400 d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 540i
22 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes E 400 d
15 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
414 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW 540i
414 mi
565 mi
Mercedes E 400 d
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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 540i
198.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes E 400 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 400 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
