The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)

€ 63,800
BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i
€ 71,200
 Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) Mercedes E 500
€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,200

ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes E 500.
BMW 540i
Mercedes E 500
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
73
81.5
73.5 in
Width
73 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.2 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
113.1
192.1
194.3 in
Length
192.1 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 500
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5379 lb
BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.93 %
Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)

General

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 500
G30
Generation
W212
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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 500
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B58
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
B58-B30
Engine Code
M 278.922
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 540i
335 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 540i
332 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500

Performance

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500

▶ REPLAY
11.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.45 lb/hp
BMW 540i
11.42 lb/hp
10.45 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 540i
34 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes E 500
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
613 mi
Range
559 mi
BMW 540i
613 mi
559 mi
Mercedes E 500
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).
168.7 kWh
BMW 540i
130.7 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540i
Mercedes E 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data