The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 520d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 53,300
€ 44,500
€ 53,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY is just 1.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 520d BluePerformance.
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d BluePerformance
57.9
73
81.5
57.6
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.9 in
Height
57.6 in
113.1
191.7
116.9
192.9
191.7 in
Length
192.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d BluePerformance
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.35 %
General
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d BluePerformance
W212
Generation
F10
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
249 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d BluePerformance
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Performance
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d BluePerformance
152 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
16.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.71 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
16.07 lb/hp
20.71 lb/hp
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
32 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 520d BluePerformance
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
672 mi
Range
925 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
672 mi
925 mi
BMW 520d BluePerformance
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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
140.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d BluePerformance
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
