The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 d 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 51,600
€ 50,900
€ 51,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 300 d is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 520d.
Mercedes E 300 d
BMW 520d
57.8
72.9
81.3
58.2
73.5
83.7
72.9 in
Width
73.5 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
58.2 in
115.7
193.8
117.1
194.3
193.8 in
Length
194.3 in
115.7 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300 d
BMW 520d
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5126 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.3 %
General
Mercedes E 300 d
BMW 520d
W213
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300 d
BMW 520d
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
BMW B47
OM 654.920
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 300 d
242 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 300 d
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Mercedes E 300 d
BMW 520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
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15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.98 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 d
15.81 lb/hp
19.98 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300 d
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes E 300 d
47 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 520d
37 mpg
city
48 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
621 mi
Range
976 mi
Mercedes E 300 d
621 mi
976 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes E 300 d
102.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300 d
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
