The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13) vs. BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 49,900

€ 42,600

€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘ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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is just 3.1 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 0.7 cm taller than the BMW 520d.
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
1471
1854
2071
1464
1860
2094
1854 mm
Width
1860 mm
2071 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2094 mm
1471 mm
Height
1464 mm
2874
4868
2968
4899
4868 mm
Length
4899 mm
2874 mm
Wheelbase
2968 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
1845 kg
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
2390 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2235 kg

Weight Difference:
145 kg
7.86 %

General
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
W212
Generation
F10
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
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
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
228 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
228 bhp
181 bhp
BMW 520d
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
540 NM
380 NM
BMW 520d
Performance
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

BMW 520d
▶ REPLAY
8.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.39 kg/bhp
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
8.09 kg/bhp
9.39 kg/bhp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
42 mpg
54 mpg
BMW 520d
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
731 mi
Range
836 mi
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
731 mi
836 mi
BMW 520d
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).
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).
107 kWh
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
139.9 kWh
107 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
545 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
540 L
Boot Capacity
520 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data