The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (14 - 16) vs. BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance (12 - 13)

€ 55,700
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (14 - 16) Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
€ 45,200
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance (12 - 13) BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
€ 55,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200

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 BluePerformance.
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (14 - 16)
73
81.5
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance (12 - 13)
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
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (14 - 16)
113.1
193.1
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance (12 - 13)
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 BluePerformance
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5203 lb
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.7 %
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
S212
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance

Performance

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
151 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance

 REPLAY
18.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.74 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
18.9 lb/hp
21.74 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
45 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
39 mpg
city
40 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
705 mi
Range
888 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
705 mi
888 mi
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
107 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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
107 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
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