The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19)

€ 63,800
BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i
€ 52,900
 Mercedes E 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19) Mercedes E 300
€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 540i is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes E 300.
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 300
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.8
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19)
72.9
81.3
73.5 in
Width
72.9 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
58.2 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19)
115.7
193.8
194.3 in
Length
193.8 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 300
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5060 lb
BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.6 %
Mercedes E 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19)

General

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 300
G30
Generation
W213
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 300
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B58
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
B58-B30
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 540i
335 hp
242 hp
Mercedes E 300
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW 540i
332 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300

Performance

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 300
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300

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11.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
BMW 540i
11.42 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 300
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 540i
34 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes E 300
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
613 mi
Range
651 mi
BMW 540i
613 mi
651 mi
Mercedes E 300
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 540i
130.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes E 300
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data