The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 520i (11 - 13)
€ 53,300
€ 40,200
€ 53,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,200
ⓘ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 520i.
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520i
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 520i
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8 %
General
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520i
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW N20
M 276.952
Engine Code
N20-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 BlueEFFICIENCY
249 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520i
152 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
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16.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
16.07 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
32 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 520i
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
672 mi
Range
639 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
672 mi
639 mi
BMW 520i
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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
140.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520i
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
