The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 49,100
Mercedes E 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) Mercedes E 250 CDI
€ 42,600
BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13) BMW 520d
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600

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 CDI is just 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 520d.
Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW 520d
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
73
81.5
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 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 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
113.1
192.1
Blueprint BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13)
116.9
192.9
192.1 in
Length
192.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW 520d
3913 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4927 lb
Mercedes E 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.22 %
BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW 520d
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW 520d
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N47
OM 651.924
Engine Code
N47-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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 250 CDI
201 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes E 250 CDI
369 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d

Performance

Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW 520d
150 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

 REPLAY
19.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.71 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI
19.47 lb/hp
20.71 lb/hp
BMW 520d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI
49 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 520d
40 mpg
city
37 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
764 mi
Range
836 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI
764 mi
836 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
107 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI
98.8 kWh
107 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data