The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. BMW 518d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17)
€ 54,700

€ 45,500

€ 54,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 518d Touring.
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
BMW 518d Touring
58
73
81.5
57.6
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58 in
Height
57.6 in
113.1
193.1
116.9
193.2
193.1 in
Length
193.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
BMW 518d Touring
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5247 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.16 %

General
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
BMW 518d Touring
S212
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
BMW 518d Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW B47
M 276.952
Engine Code
B47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
249 hp
148 hp
BMW 518d Touring
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
251 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW 518d Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
BMW 518d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d Touring
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16.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
16.34 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
BMW 518d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
BMW 518d Touring
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
33 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 518d Touring
25 mpg
city
45 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
516 mi
Range
967 mi
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
516 mi
967 mi
BMW 518d Touring
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
134.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 518d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
BMW 518d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 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