The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 58,600
€ 66,800
€ 58,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 350 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 540d.
Mercedes E 350
BMW 540d
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 350
BMW 540d
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5280 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.18 %
General
Mercedes E 350
BMW 540d
W213
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 350
BMW 540d
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 264
Engine Series
BMW B57
M 264.920
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes E 350
309 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d
295 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 350
295 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d
Performance
Mercedes E 350
BMW 540d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
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12.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350
12.38 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes E 350
36 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 540d
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
621 mi
Range
733 mi
Mercedes E 350
621 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
Environmental Impact
125 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes E 350
125 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350
BMW 540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1455 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
