The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 53,300

€ 48,000

€ 53,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 520d.
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
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
193.2
191.7 in
Length
193.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.87 %

General
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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 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
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
273 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d
▶ REPLAY
12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
12.67 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 520d
25 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
731 mi
Range
967 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
731 mi
967 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
128.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data