The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 54,200
€ 40,400
€ 54,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 300 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 520d.
Mercedes E 300
BMW 520d
58
73
81.5
57.8
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58 in
Height
57.8 in
113.1
192.1
113.7
190.6
192.1 in
Length
190.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300
BMW 520d
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.12 %
General
Mercedes E 300
BMW 520d
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300
BMW 520d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW N47
M 276.952
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 300
249 hp
175 hp
BMW 520d
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 300
251 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Mercedes E 300
BMW 520d
152 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
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16.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.09 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300
16.07 lb/hp
20.09 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes E 300
32 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 520d
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
495 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes E 300
495 mi
777 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes E 300
140.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
