The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 46,900

€ 48,900

€ 46,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900
ⓘ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 smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 520i.
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
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 220 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
5170 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.81 %

General
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
W212
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW B48
OM 651.924
Engine Code
B48-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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
168 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
295 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 520i
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23.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
23.1 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
52 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 520i
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
815 mi
Range
782 mi
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
815 mi
782 mi
BMW 520i
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
102.4 kWh
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
92.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data