The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

€ 63,800
BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i
€ 63,100
 Mercedes E 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) Mercedes E 450
€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,100

ⓘ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 450.
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 450
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.8
Blueprint Mercedes E 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
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 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
115.7
193.8
194.3 in
Length
193.8 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 450
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5478 lb
BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.97 %
Mercedes E 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

General

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 450
G30
Generation
W213
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
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 450
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B58
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
B58-B30
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 540i
335 hp
362 hp
Mercedes E 450
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 540i
332 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 450

Performance

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 450
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 450

▶ REPLAY
11.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.24 lb/hp
BMW 540i
11.42 lb/hp
11.24 lb/hp
Mercedes E 450

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 450
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 540i
34 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes E 450
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
613 mi
Range
488 mi
BMW 540i
613 mi
488 mi
Mercedes E 450
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).
159.2 kWh
BMW 540i
130.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes E 450
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 450
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