The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13) vs. BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 55,000

€ 51,300

€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,300
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 520i Touring.
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
BMW 520i Touring
59.5
73
81.5
59
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
59.5 in
Height
59 in
113.1
192.7
117.1
194.6
192.7 in
Length
194.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
BMW 520i Touring
4299 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5633 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.03 %

General
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
BMW 520i Touring
S212
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
BMW 520i Touring
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW B48
OM 651.924
Engine Code
B48-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 Station Wagon
228 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i Touring
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
553 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 520i Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
BMW 520i Touring
144 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i Touring
▶ REPLAY
18.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.13 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
18.86 lb/hp
21.13 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
53 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
52 mpg
city
33 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
833 mi
Range
704 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
833 mi
704 mi
BMW 520i Touring
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
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).
113.6 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
90.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
BMW 520i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft











55.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft