The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 58,300
€ 71,200
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 540i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500.
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 500
57.8
72.7
80.2
58
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.8 in
Height
58 in
113.7
190.6
113.1
192.1
190.6 in
Length
192.1 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 500
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.93 %
General
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 500
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 500
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N62
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N62-B40
Engine Code
M 278.922
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 540i
302 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 540i
288 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500
Performance
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500
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12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.45 lb/hp
BMW 540i
12.67 lb/hp
10.45 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 540i
24 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes E 500
16 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
449 mi
Range
559 mi
BMW 540i
449 mi
559 mi
Mercedes E 500
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).
168.7 kWh
BMW 540i
183.8 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
