The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13) vs. BMW 520i (13 - 16)
€ 49,900
€ 41,500
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500
ⓘ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 3.9 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 0.7 cm taller than the BMW 520i.
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520i
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
4907
4868 mm
Length
4907 mm
2874 mm
Wheelbase
2968 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520i
1845 kg
Kerb Weight
1670 kg
2390 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2205 kg
Weight Difference:
175 kg
9.49 %
General
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520i
W212
Generation
F10
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N20
OM 642.852
Engine Code
N20-B20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
228 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
228 bhp
181 bhp
BMW 520i
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
540 NM
270 NM
BMW 520i
Performance
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
▶ REPLAY
8.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.23 kg/bhp
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
8.09 kg/bhp
9.23 kg/bhp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
42 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 520i
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
731 mi
Range
680 mi
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
731 mi
680 mi
BMW 520i
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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
139.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520i
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


















