The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13) vs. BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 49,900
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13) Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 42,600
 BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13) BMW 520d
€ 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 1.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 520d.
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)
73
81.5
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13)
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 520d Automatic (10 - 13)
116.9
192.9
191.7 in
Length
192.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
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 520d Automatic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
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 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
228 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
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

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

▶ REPLAY
17.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.71 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.84 lb/hp
20.71 lb/hp
BMW 520d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 520d
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
107 kWh
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
139.9 kWh
107 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
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