The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 51,500
€ 66,800
€ 51,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,800
ⓘ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 540d.
Mercedes E 300
BMW 540d
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 540d
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.45 %
General
Mercedes E 300
BMW 540d
W212
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300
BMW 540d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW B57
M 276.952
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes E 300
249 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 300
251 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d
Performance
Mercedes E 300
BMW 540d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
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15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300
15.32 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes E 300
35 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 540d
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
539 mi
Range
733 mi
Mercedes E 300
539 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes E 300
128.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300
BMW 540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
