The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 47,400
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC (14 - 15) Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
€ 42,400
 BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 520i
€ 47,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 520i.
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
73
81.5
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13)
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 520i Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
192.1 in
Length
192.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.59 %
BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13)

General

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N20
OM 651.924
Engine Code
N20-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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i

Performance

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
51 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 520i
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
680 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
797 mi
680 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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
94.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data