The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 220 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)

€ 61,200
BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i
€ 46,100
 Mercedes E 220 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) Mercedes E 220 CDI
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 540i is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes E 220 CDI.
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 220 CDI
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 220 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
73
81.5
73.5 in
Width
73 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.2 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint Mercedes E 220 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
113.1
192.1
194.3 in
Length
192.1 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 220 CDI
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5071 lb
BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.74 %
Mercedes E 220 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)

General

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 220 CDI
G30
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 220 CDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B58
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B58-B30
Engine Code
OM 651.924
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 540i
335 hp
168 hp
Mercedes E 220 CDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 540i
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 220 CDI

Performance

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 220 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 220 CDI

▶ REPLAY
10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
BMW 540i
10.99 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
Mercedes E 220 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 540i
36 mpg
50 mpg
Mercedes E 220 CDI
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
650 mi
Range
780 mi
BMW 540i
650 mi
780 mi
Mercedes E 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 540i
123.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mercedes E 220 CDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 220 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data