The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13) vs. BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 53,100
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13) Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
€ 47,400
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13) BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
€ 53,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400

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 Station Wagon is 0.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance.
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
59.5
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)
73
81.5
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
59.5 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)
113.1
192.7
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
116.9
193.2
192.7 in
Length
193.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5214 lb
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.02 %
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
S212
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
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 3800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
228 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
398 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance

Performance

Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance

 REPLAY
18.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
18.61 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
34 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
26 mpg
city
40 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
524 mi
Range
888 mi
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
524 mi
888 mi
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
144 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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
144 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
55.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft