The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 SMG (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 94,700
€ 58,000
€ 94,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M5 is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC.
BMW M5
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
57.8
72.7
80.2
58
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.8 in
Height
58 in
113.7
191.1
113.1
192.1
191.1 in
Length
192.1 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M5
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
4090 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.13 %
General
BMW M5
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M5
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S85
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
S85-B50
Engine Code
OM 642.858

4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
BMW M5
500 hp
254 hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW M5
384 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW M5
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
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8.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
BMW M5
8.18 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M5
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW M5
16 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
10 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
294 mi
Range
643 mi
BMW M5
294 mi
643 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
280.3 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).
117.3 kWh
BMW M5
280.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M5
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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