The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 300 de 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 63,800
€ 54,800
€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,800
ⓘ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 de.
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 300 de
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.8
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
117.1
194.3
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 de
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4542 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5952 lb
Weight Difference:
717 lb
15.79 %
General
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 300 de
G30
Generation
W213
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 300 de
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B58
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
B58-B30
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 540i
335 hp
302 hp
Mercedes E 300 de
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 540i
332 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 de
Performance
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 300 de
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 de
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11.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
BMW 540i
11.42 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 de
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 300 de
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
147 mpg
BMW 540i
34 mpg
147 mpg
Mercedes E 300 de
25 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
613 mi
Range
1942 mi
BMW 540i
613 mi
1942 mi
Mercedes E 300 de
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).
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).
33 kWh
BMW 540i
130.7 kWh
33 kWh
Mercedes E 300 de
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 300 de
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
