The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 54,800
€ 42,400
€ 54,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘ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 350 is just 1.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 520i.
Mercedes E 350
BMW 520i
57.9
73
81.5
57.6
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.9 in
Height
57.6 in
113.1
191.7
116.9
192.9
191.7 in
Length
192.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 350
BMW 520i
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.66 %
General
Mercedes E 350
BMW 520i
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 350
BMW 520i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N20
M 272.977
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes E 350
268 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes E 350
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Mercedes E 350
BMW 520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
▶ REPLAY
14.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.52 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350
14.85 lb/hp
20.52 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes E 350
25 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 520i
17 mpg
city
28 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
518 mi
Range
680 mi
Mercedes E 350
518 mi
680 mi
BMW 520i
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes E 350
181.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
