The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13) vs. BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 53,100
€ 69,000
€ 53,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,000
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 540d Touring.
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 540d Touring
59.5
73
81.5
59
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
59.5 in
Height
59 in
113.1
192.7
117.1
194.6
192.7 in
Length
194.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 540d Touring
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5655 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.26 %
General
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 540d Touring
S212
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 540d Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW B57
OM 642.852
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
228 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d Touring
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
398 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 540d Touring
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d Touring
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18.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.4 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
18.61 lb/hp
13.4 lb/hp
BMW 540d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 540d Touring
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
34 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 540d Touring
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
524 mi
Range
695 mi
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
524 mi
695 mi
BMW 540d Touring
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).
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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
144 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 540d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 540d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft
55.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft
