The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 51,500
€ 48,900
€ 51,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900
ⓘ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 smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 520i.
Mercedes E 300
BMW 520i
58
73
81.5
58.2
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58 in
Height
58.2 in
113.1
192.1
117.1
194.3
192.1 in
Length
194.3 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300
BMW 520i
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.24 %
General
Mercedes E 300
BMW 520i
W212
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300
BMW 520i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW B48
M 276.952
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes E 300
249 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes E 300
251 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Mercedes E 300
BMW 520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300
15.32 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes E 300
35 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 520i
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
539 mi
Range
782 mi
Mercedes E 300
539 mi
782 mi
BMW 520i
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).
102.4 kWh
Mercedes E 300
128.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
