The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 200 (13 - 15) vs. BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 42,400
€ 61,200
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 200 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 540i.
Mercedes E 200
BMW 540i
58
73
81.5
58.2
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58 in
Height
58.2 in
113.1
192.1
117.1
194.3
192.1 in
Length
194.3 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 200
BMW 540i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.29 %
General
Mercedes E 200
BMW 540i
W212
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 200
BMW 540i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW B58
M 274.920
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes E 200
181 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i
199 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Mercedes E 200
199 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Mercedes E 200
BMW 540i
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
▶ REPLAY
19.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
Mercedes E 200
19.67 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 200
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes E 200
39 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 540i
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
601 mi
Range
650 mi
Mercedes E 200
601 mi
650 mi
BMW 540i
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes E 200
115.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 200
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
