The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 300 e 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 63,800
€ 55,100
€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,100
ⓘ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 e.
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 300 e
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 e
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5787 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
12.59 %
General
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 300 e
G30
Generation
W213
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 e
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
316 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 540i
335 hp
316 hp
Mercedes E 300 e
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 540i
332 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 e
Performance
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 300 e
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 e
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11.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.85 lb/hp
BMW 540i
11.42 lb/hp
13.85 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 300 e
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
118 mpg
BMW 540i
34 mpg
118 mpg
Mercedes E 300 e
25 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
613 mi
Range
1553 mi
BMW 540i
613 mi
1553 mi
Mercedes E 300 e
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).
37.8 kWh
BMW 540i
130.7 kWh
37.8 kWh
Mercedes E 300 e
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
66 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 300 e
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
