The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (14 - 16) vs. BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17)
€ 55,700

€ 48,000

€ 55,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000
ⓘ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 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

9-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 B47
OM 642.852
Engine Code
B47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
228 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d Touring
398 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
398 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring
151 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 520d Touring
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18.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
18.9 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
45 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
39 mpg
city
45 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
705 mi
Range
967 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
705 mi
967 mi
BMW 520d Touring
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).
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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
107 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 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