The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13) vs. BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16)

€ 51,800
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13) Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
€ 48,000
 BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16) BMW 520d
€ 51,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000

ⓘ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 BlueTEC HYBRID is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 520d.
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 520d
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)
73
81.5
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)
113.1
191.7
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16)
116.9
193.2
191.7 in
Length
193.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 520d
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.16 %
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16)

General

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

Engine

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 520d
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW B47
OM 651.924
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
228 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
553 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d

Performance

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 520d
150 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

▶ REPLAY
17.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
17.84 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
BMW 520d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
56 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 520d
56 mpg
city
45 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
873 mi
Range
967 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
873 mi
967 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
86.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data