The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
€ 55,000

€ 49,700

€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,700
ⓘ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 CDI 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 CDI 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 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.04 %

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

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 250 CDI 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 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 Station Wagon
201 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring
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21.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
21.44 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
41 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
632 mi
Range
836 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
632 mi
836 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
107 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
119.3 kWh
107 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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