The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 d 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 51,600
€ 63,800
€ 51,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,800
ⓘ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 540i.
Mercedes E 300 d
BMW 540i
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 540i
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Mercedes E 300 d
BMW 540i
W213
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300 d
BMW 540i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
BMW B58
OM 654.920
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes E 300 d
242 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Mercedes E 300 d
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Mercedes E 300 d
BMW 540i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
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15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.42 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 d
15.81 lb/hp
11.42 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300 d
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes E 300 d
47 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 540i
37 mpg
city
25 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
621 mi
Range
613 mi
Mercedes E 300 d
621 mi
613 mi
BMW 540i
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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes E 300 d
102.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300 d
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
