The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

€ 66,100
BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i Touring
€ 76,200
 Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
€ 66,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 540i Touring is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon.
BMW 540i Touring
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
59
Blueprint BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
73
81.5
73.5 in
Width
73 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
59 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.6
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
113.1
193.1
194.6 in
Length
193.1 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540i Touring
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5501 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5886 lb
BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
11.32 %
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

General

BMW 540i Touring
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
G31
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 540i Touring
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B58
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
B58-B30
Engine Code
M 278.922
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 540i Touring
335 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 540i Touring
332 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon

Performance

BMW 540i Touring
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon

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12.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.38 lb/hp
BMW 540i Touring
12.11 lb/hp
11.38 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540i Touring
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 540i Touring
30 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
523 mi
BMW 540i Touring
542 mi
523 mi
Mercedes E 500 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).
179.9 kWh
BMW 540i Touring
147.7 kWh
179.9 kWh
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
336 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540i Touring
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
55.2 cu ft