The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (13 - 14)
€ 55,400

€ 47,200

€ 55,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 520d Touring.
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 520d 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 Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.42 %

General
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring
S212
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N47
OM 642.852
Engine Code
N47-D20


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 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
228 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d Touring
398 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
398 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring
149 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 520d Touring
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18.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.04 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
18.9 lb/hp
22.04 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
41 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
643 mi
Range
888 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
643 mi
888 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
117.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
17 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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