The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (11 - 11) vs. BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
€ 45,800
€ 47,200
€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 520d.
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
57.9
73
81.5
57.6
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.9 in
Height
57.6 in
113.1
191.7
116.9
193.2
191.7 in
Length
193.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.59 %
General
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
BMW N47
M 271.860
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
229 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
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18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.98 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
18.1 lb/hp
21.98 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
36 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 520d
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
556 mi
Range
888 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
556 mi
888 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
125 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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
125 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data



















