The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07)
€ 53,000
€ 39,400
€ 53,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 520d.
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
57.9
73
81.5
57.8
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.9 in
Height
57.8 in
113.1
191.7
113.7
190.6
191.7 in
Length
190.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.08 %
General
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW M47
M 272.983
Engine Code
M47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
288 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
288 hp
161 hp
BMW 520d
269 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
269 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
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13.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.84 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
13.28 lb/hp
21.84 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
28 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 520d
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
585 mi
Range
630 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
585 mi
630 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
141.9 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
161.1 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data




















