The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (15 - 15) vs. BMW 520i (07 - 10)
€ 49,700

€ 36,800

€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 520i.
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
58
73
81.5
57.8
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58 in
Height
57.8 in
113.1
192.1
113.7
190.6
192.1 in
Length
190.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
4134 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
750 lb
18.14 %

General
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N43
OM 651.924
Engine Code
N43-B20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 5700 rpm
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
168 hp
168 hp
BMW 520i
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
295 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
138 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i
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24.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.14 lb/hp
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
24.61 lb/hp
20.14 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
46 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 520i
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
719 mi
Range
649 mi
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
719 mi
649 mi
BMW 520i
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
127 kWh
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
104.9 kWh
127 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data