The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 52,200
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
€ 41,500
 BMW 520i (13 - 16) BMW 520i
€ 52,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500

ⓘ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 520i.
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
73
81.5
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i (13 - 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 520i (13 - 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 520i
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4861 lb
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.41 %
BMW 520i (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N20
OM 642.852
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
228 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
398 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i

Performance

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
43 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 520i
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
667 mi
Range
680 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
667 mi
680 mi
BMW 520i
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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
113.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
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