The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. BMW 520i Touring (13 - 17)
€ 55,900
€ 44,000
€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 520i Touring.
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
BMW 520i Touring
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
193.1
116.9
193.2
193.1 in
Length
193.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
BMW 520i Touring
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.7 %
General
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
BMW 520i Touring
S212
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 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 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 Station Wagon
228 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i Touring
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
553 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
BMW 520i Touring
144 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i Touring
▶ REPLAY
18.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.74 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
18.9 lb/hp
21.74 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
57 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
57 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
894 mi
Range
649 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
894 mi
649 mi
BMW 520i Touring
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
127 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
84.3 kWh
127 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
BMW 520i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












53.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft


















