The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 de 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 54,800

€ 48,900

€ 54,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 300 de 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 520i.
Mercedes E 300 de
BMW 520i
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 de
BMW 520i
4542 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
1003 lb
22.09 %

General
Mercedes E 300 de
BMW 520i
W213
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300 de
BMW 520i
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
BMW B48
OM 654.920
Engine Code
B48-B20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes E 300 de
302 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
516 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes E 300 de
516 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Mercedes E 300 de
BMW 520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 de
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i
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15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 de
15.04 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300 de
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes E 300 de
147 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 520i
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
1942 mi
Range
782 mi
Mercedes E 300 de
1942 mi
782 mi
BMW 520i
Environmental Impact
33 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).
102.4 kWh
Mercedes E 300 de
33 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
60 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300 de
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1411 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data