The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. BMW 520d (17 - 18)
€ 57,700
€ 46,100
€ 57,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 520d.
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 520d
58
73
81.5
58.2
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58 in
Height
58.2 in
113.1
192.1
117.1
194.3
192.1 in
Length
194.3 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 520d
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
750 lb
17.4 %
General
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 520d
W212
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 520d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW B47
OM 642.858
Engine Code
B47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
249 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
249 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 520d
152 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
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17.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
17.31 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
40 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 520d
32 mpg
city
48 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
621 mi
Range
976 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
621 mi
976 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
121.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data




















