The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 250 CDI (13 - 14)

€ 63,800
BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i
€ 46,600
 Mercedes E 250 CDI (13 - 14) Mercedes E 250 CDI
€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600

ⓘ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 250 CDI.
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 250 CDI
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 CDI (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 xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 CDI (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 250 CDI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.7 %
Mercedes E 250 CDI (13 - 14)

General

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 250 CDI
G30
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 250 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
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 540i
335 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 540i
332 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 CDI

Performance

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 250 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 CDI

▶ REPLAY
11.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
BMW 540i
11.42 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 540i
34 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI
25 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
613 mi
Range
764 mi
BMW 540i
613 mi
764 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 540i
130.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 250 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data