The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 16) vs. BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)

€ 50,600
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 16) Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
€ 46,300
 BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (13 - 17) BMW 520i Touring
€ 50,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,300

ⓘ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 520i Touring.
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 520i Touring
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 16)
73
81.5
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)
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 Station Wagon (14 - 16)
113.1
193.1
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)
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 520i Touring
4200 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5225 lb
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.24 %
BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)

General

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 520i Touring
S212
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Station Wagon
BMW 520i Touring
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 Station Wagon
201 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i Touring

Performance

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 520i Touring
144 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i Touring

▶ REPLAY
20.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.98 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
20.9 lb/hp
21.98 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
48 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
748 mi
Range
690 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
748 mi
690 mi
BMW 520i 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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
100.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 520i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
55.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft