The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)

€ 47,400
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC (14 - 15) Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
€ 47,200
 BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) BMW 520d
€ 47,400
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 520d.
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 520d
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
73
81.5
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
113.1
192.1
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
116.9
193.2
192.1 in
Length
193.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 520d
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.11 %
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)

General

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 520d
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 520d
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N47
OM 651.924
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d

Performance

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 520d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

▶ REPLAY
19.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.98 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
19.58 lb/hp
21.98 lb/hp
BMW 520d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
51 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 520d
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
888 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
797 mi
888 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
94.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data