The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 66,100

€ 78,200

€ 66,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,200
ⓘ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. The BMW 540i Touring is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon.
BMW 540i Touring
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
59
73.5
83.7
57.5
73.2
81.3
73.5 in
Width
73.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
59 in
Height
57.5 in
117.1
194.6
115.7
195.7
194.6 in
Length
195.7 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540i Touring
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
5501 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.65 %

General
BMW 540i Touring
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
G31
Generation
S213
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540i Touring
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B58
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
B58-B30
Engine Code
M 276.823


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
396 hp
at 6100 rpm
BMW 540i Touring
335 hp
396 hp
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 540i Touring
332 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 540i Touring
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
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12.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.74 lb/hp
BMW 540i Touring
12.11 lb/hp
10.74 lb/hp
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i Touring
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 540i Touring
30 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
24 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
542 mi
Range
477 mi
BMW 540i Touring
542 mi
477 mi
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
162.9 kWh
BMW 540i Touring
147.7 kWh
162.9 kWh
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
336 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i Touring
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft











48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51.5 cu ft