The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 47,400
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC (14 - 15) Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
€ 61,200
 BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i
€ 47,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200

ⓘ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 smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 540i.
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 540i
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
73
81.5
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
113.1
192.1
Blueprint BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
192.1 in
Length
194.3 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 540i
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.45 %
BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 540i
W212
Generation
G30
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 540i
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW B58
OM 651.924
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i

Performance

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 540i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i

▶ REPLAY
19.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
19.58 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
BMW 540i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
51 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 540i
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
650 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
797 mi
650 mi
BMW 540i
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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
94.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data