The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 63,800
BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i
€ 54,800
 Mercedes E 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes E 350
€ 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 little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes E 350.
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 350
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
73
81.5
73.5 in
Width
73 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.2 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint Mercedes E 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
113.1
191.7
194.3 in
Length
191.7 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 350
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.87 %
Mercedes E 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 350
G30
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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
Mercedes E 350
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
B58-B30
Engine Code
M 272.977
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 540i
335 hp
268 hp
Mercedes E 350
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 540i
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350

Performance

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 350
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350

▶ REPLAY
11.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.85 lb/hp
BMW 540i
11.42 lb/hp
14.85 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 350
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 540i
34 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes E 350
25 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
613 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 540i
613 mi
518 mi
Mercedes E 350
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).
181.9 kWh
BMW 540i
130.7 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mercedes E 350
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
364 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 350
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data