The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW 520i (07 - 10)
€ 53,000

€ 36,800

€ 53,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 520i.
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520i
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 520i
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.53 %

General
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520i
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N43
M 272.983
Engine Code
N43-B20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
288 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 5700 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
288 hp
168 hp
BMW 520i
269 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
269 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520i
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 520i
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13.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.14 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
13.28 lb/hp
20.14 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
28 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 520i
19 mpg
city
26 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
585 mi
Range
649 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
585 mi
649 mi
BMW 520i
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).
127 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
161.1 kWh
127 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520i
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