The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 300 9G-TRONIC (19 - 19)
€ 58,300
€ 54,800
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,800
ⓘ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 300
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 300
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.6 %
General
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 300
E60
Generation
W213
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 300
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N62
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 264
N62-B40
Engine Code
M 264.920
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 540i
302 hp
268 hp
Mercedes E 300
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 540i
288 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300
Performance
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 300
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300
▶ REPLAY
12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
BMW 540i
12.67 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 300
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 540i
24 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes E 300
16 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
449 mi
Range
651 mi
BMW 540i
449 mi
651 mi
Mercedes E 300
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 540i
183.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes E 300
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 300
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
