The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - 18)
€ 58,300
€ 58,600
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,600
ⓘ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 350 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 350 d
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.6 %
General
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 350 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 350 d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N62
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N62-B40
Engine Code
OM 642.873
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
BMW 540i
302 hp
254 hp
Mercedes E 350 d
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 540i
288 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 d
Performance
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 350 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 350 d
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12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.62 lb/hp
BMW 540i
12.67 lb/hp
15.62 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 350 d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 540i
24 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes E 350 d
16 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
449 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 540i
449 mi
518 mi
Mercedes E 350 d
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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 540i
183.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
Mercedes E 350 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 350 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
