The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 16) vs. BMW 520d Touring (14 - 17)
€ 50,600

€ 45,700

€ 50,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 520d Touring.
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring
58
73
81.5
57.6
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
113.1
193.1
116.9
193.2
193.1 in
Length
193.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring
4200 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5236 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.5 %

General
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring
S212
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW B47
OM 651.924
Engine Code
B47-D20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
201 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring
144 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring
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20.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.22 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
20.9 lb/hp
21.22 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
48 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
41 mpg
city
43 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
748 mi
Range
946 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
748 mi
946 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
94.6 kWh
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
100.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












55.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft