The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 44,900
€ 66,800
€ 44,900
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 220 CDI 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 220 CDI 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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 540d
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.18 %
General
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 540d
W212
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 540d
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW B57
OM 651.924
Engine Code
B57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
168 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d
Performance
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 540d
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
22.77 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
41 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 540d
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
632 mi
Range
733 mi
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
632 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
Environmental Impact
119.3 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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
119.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data


















