The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (14 - 16) vs. BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 52,900
€ 51,300
€ 52,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 520i Touring.
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 520i Touring
58
73
81.5
59
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58 in
Height
59 in
113.1
193.1
117.1
194.6
193.1 in
Length
194.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 520i Touring
4222 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
9.4 %
General
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 520i Touring
S212
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic 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 B48
OM 651.924
Engine Code
B48-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
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 520i Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 520i Touring
147 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i Touring
▶ REPLAY
21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.13 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
21 lb/hp
21.13 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
50 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
42 mpg
city
33 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
780 mi
Range
704 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
780 mi
704 mi
BMW 520i Touring
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
113.6 kWh
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
96.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 520i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft











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

















