The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)

€ 61,200
BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i
€ 49,900
 Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13) Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900

ⓘ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 2.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)
73
81.5
73.5 in
Width
73 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.2 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)
113.1
191.7
194.3 in
Length
191.7 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3682 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5269 lb
BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.49 %
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)

General

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B58
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B58-B30
Engine Code
OM 642.852
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 540i
335 hp
228 hp
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 540i
332 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.84 lb/hp
BMW 540i
10.99 lb/hp
17.84 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 540i
36 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
650 mi
Range
731 mi
BMW 540i
650 mi
731 mi
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
139.9 kWh
BMW 540i
123.1 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data