The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)

€ 63,800
BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i
€ 55,400
 Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,400

ⓘ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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5390 lb
BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.69 %
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)

General

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
G30
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B58
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B58-B30
Engine Code
OM 642.858
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 540i
335 hp
261 hp
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 540i
332 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 540i
34 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
613 mi
Range
753 mi
BMW 540i
613 mi
753 mi
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
135.8 kWh
BMW 540i
130.7 kWh
135.8 kWh
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data