The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 220 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 46,100
Mercedes E 220 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) Mercedes E 220 CDI
€ 63,800
 BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes E 220 CDI 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 220 CDI
BMW 540i
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 220 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
73
81.5
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
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
Blueprint Mercedes E 220 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
113.1
192.1
Blueprint BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
192.1 in
Length
194.3 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 220 CDI
BMW 540i
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5159 lb
Mercedes E 220 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Mercedes E 220 CDI
BMW 540i
W212
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes E 220 CDI
BMW 540i
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW B58
OM 651.924
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes E 220 CDI
168 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Mercedes E 220 CDI
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i

Performance

Mercedes E 220 CDI
BMW 540i
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 220 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i

▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.42 lb/hp
Mercedes E 220 CDI
22.77 lb/hp
11.42 lb/hp
BMW 540i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 220 CDI
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes E 220 CDI
50 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 540i
41 mpg
city
25 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
780 mi
Range
613 mi
Mercedes E 220 CDI
780 mi
613 mi
BMW 540i
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes E 220 CDI
96.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 220 CDI
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data