The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 250 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 48,100
€ 66,800
€ 48,100
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 250 is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 540d.
Mercedes E 250
BMW 540d
57.8
72.9
81.3
58.2
73.5
83.7
72.9 in
Width
73.5 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
58.2 in
115.7
193.8
117.1
194.3
193.8 in
Length
194.3 in
115.7 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 250
BMW 540d
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.75 %
General
Mercedes E 250
BMW 540d
W213
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 250
BMW 540d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 264
Engine Series
BMW B57
M 264.920
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes E 250
208 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 250
258 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d
Performance
Mercedes E 250
BMW 540d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
▶ REPLAY
17.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250
17.12 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 250
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes E 250
40 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 540d
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
526 mi
Range
733 mi
Mercedes E 250
526 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 250
111.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 250
BMW 540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1411 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
