The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16)

€ 52,200
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
€ 45,500
 BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16) BMW 520d
€ 52,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500

ⓘ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 BlueTEC is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 520d.
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
BMW 520d
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
73
81.5
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16)
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
113.1
192.1
Blueprint BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16)
116.9
193.2
192.1 in
Length
193.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
BMW 520d
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
9.55 %
BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16)

General

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
BMW 520d
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
BMW 520d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW B47
OM 642.852
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
228 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d
398 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d

Performance

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
BMW 520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

▶ REPLAY
18.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.1 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
18.23 lb/hp
20.1 lb/hp
BMW 520d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
43 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 520d
34 mpg
city
48 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
667 mi
Range
1061 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
667 mi
1061 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
113.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data