The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 58,300

€ 45,400

€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400
ⓘ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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 540i
302 hp
168 hp
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 540i
288 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
BMW 540i
12.67 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 540i
24 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
16 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
449 mi
Range
748 mi
BMW 540i
449 mi
748 mi
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 540i
183.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data