The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 53,800
€ 47,400
€ 53,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is 0.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance.
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
59.5
73
81.5
57.6
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
59.5 in
Height
57.6 in
113.1
192.7
116.9
193.2
192.7 in
Length
193.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5368 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.71 %
General
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
S212
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring 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 Station Wagon
249 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Performance
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
16.29 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
33 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
25 mpg
city
40 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
700 mi
Range
888 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
700 mi
888 mi
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
134.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
55.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft
