The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 58,300
€ 63,000
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,000
ⓘ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
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
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.66 %
General
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 400
E60
Generation
W213
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 400
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N62
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N62-B40
Engine Code
M 276.853
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 540i
302 hp
328 hp
Mercedes E 400
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 540i
288 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 400
Performance
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 400
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 400
▶ REPLAY
12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.23 lb/hp
BMW 540i
12.67 lb/hp
12.23 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 400
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 540i
24 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes E 400
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
449 mi
Range
539 mi
BMW 540i
449 mi
539 mi
Mercedes E 400
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).
144 kWh
BMW 540i
183.8 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes E 400
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 400
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
