The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 47,500
€ 58,300
€ 47,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 250 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 540i.
Mercedes E 250
BMW 540i
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 250
BMW 540i
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.16 %
General
Mercedes E 250
BMW 540i
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 250
BMW 540i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW N62
M 274.920
Engine Code
N62-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes E 250
208 hp
302 hp
BMW 540i
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes E 250
258 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Mercedes E 250
BMW 540i
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
▶ REPLAY
17.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250
17.81 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 250
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes E 250
41 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 540i
31 mpg
city
16 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
632 mi
Range
449 mi
Mercedes E 250
632 mi
449 mi
BMW 540i
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
183.8 kWh
Mercedes E 250
109.9 kWh
183.8 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 250
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
