The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. BMW 520i (11 - 13)
€ 52,700
€ 40,200
€ 52,700
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 BlueTEC HYBRID is just 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 520i.
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 520i
58
73
81.5
57.6
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
113.1
192.1
116.9
192.9
192.1 in
Length
192.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 520i
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.49 %
General
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
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 HYBRID
BMW 520i
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N20
OM 651.924
Engine Code
N20-B20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
228 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
553 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 520i
150 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
▶ REPLAY
17.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
17.84 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
62 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 520i
60 mpg
city
26 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
965 mi
Range
639 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
965 mi
639 mi
BMW 520i
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 BlueTEC HYBRID
78.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data















