The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 13)
€ 65,700

€ 54,700

€ 65,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is just 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC.
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
57.6
73.2
82.4
58
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
58 in
116.9
193.2
113.1
192.1
193.2 in
Length
192.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.07 %

General
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
F10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N55-B30
Engine Code
OM 642.852


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
335 hp
249 hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
332 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
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12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.69 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
12.67 lb/hp
16.69 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
37 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
651 mi
Range
667 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
651 mi
667 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
113.1 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
121.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data