The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 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 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 350.
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 350
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 350
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.87 %

General
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 350
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 350
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N62
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N62-B40
Engine Code
M 272.977

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 540i
302 hp
268 hp
Mercedes E 350
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 540i
288 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350
Performance
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 350
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 350
▶ REPLAY
12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.85 lb/hp
BMW 540i
12.67 lb/hp
14.85 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 350
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 540i
24 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes E 350
16 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
449 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 540i
449 mi
518 mi
Mercedes E 350
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).
181.9 kWh
BMW 540i
183.8 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mercedes E 350
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 350
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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