The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. BMW 518d (14 - 16)
€ 51,500
€ 40,700
€ 51,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700
ⓘ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 300 is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 518d.
Mercedes E 300
BMW 518d
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
192.1
116.9
193.2
192.1 in
Length
193.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300
BMW 518d
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.31 %
General
Mercedes E 300
BMW 518d
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300
BMW 518d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW B47
M 276.952
Engine Code
B47-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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 300
249 hp
148 hp
BMW 518d
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 300
251 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW 518d
Performance
Mercedes E 300
BMW 518d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 518d
▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.18 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300
15.32 lb/hp
25.18 lb/hp
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes E 300
35 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 518d
25 mpg
city
46 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
539 mi
Range
1012 mi
Mercedes E 300
539 mi
1012 mi
BMW 518d
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes E 300
128.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 518d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300
BMW 518d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
