The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. BMW 520i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 47,400
€ 39,000
€ 47,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC 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 520i.
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
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 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.32 %
General
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N43
OM 651.924
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
168 hp
BMW 520i
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
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19.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
19.58 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
51 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 520i
41 mpg
city
25 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
797 mi
Range
630 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
797 mi
630 mi
BMW 520i
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).
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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
94.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
