The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 52,700

€ 61,200

€ 52,700
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
73
81.5
58.2
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
113.1
192.1
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
4134 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
10.93 %

General
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 540i
W212
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic 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
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i
▶ REPLAY
20.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
20.57 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
46 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 540i
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
719 mi
Range
650 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
719 mi
650 mi
BMW 540i
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).
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
104.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
217 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
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data