The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 43,300

€ 66,800

€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 540d.
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 540d
57.9
73
81.5
58.2
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.9 in
Height
58.2 in
113.1
191.7
117.1
194.3
191.7 in
Length
194.3 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 540d
3638 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
9.84 %

General
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 540d
W212
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 540d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
BMW B57
M 271.860
Engine Code
B57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
181 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
199 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d
Performance
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 540d
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d
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20.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
20.1 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
36 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 540d
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
564 mi
Range
733 mi
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
564 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
123.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data