The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. BMW 520i (11 - 13)

€ 52,700
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
€ 40,200
 BMW 520i (11 - 13) BMW 520i
€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,200

ⓘ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 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 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
73
81.5
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i (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 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
113.1
192.1
Blueprint BMW 520i (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
4134 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4861 lb
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
10.93 %
BMW 520i (11 - 13)

General

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
148 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
46 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 520i
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
719 mi
Range
639 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
719 mi
639 mi
BMW 520i
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
104.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data