The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13) vs. BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14)

€ 49,900
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13) Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 42,200
BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14) BMW 518d
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200

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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 518d.
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 518d
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)
73
81.5
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14)
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.9 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)
113.1
191.7
Blueprint BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14)
116.9
193.2
191.7 in
Length
193.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 518d
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4927 lb
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.87 %
BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14)

General

Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 518d
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 518d
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 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
228 hp
141 hp
BMW 518d
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW 518d

Performance

Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 518d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d

 REPLAY
17.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.58 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.84 lb/hp
26.58 lb/hp
BMW 518d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 518d
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
967 mi
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
731 mi
967 mi
BMW 518d
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
139.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 518d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 518d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data