The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 5 (11 - 13)
€ 54,000
€ 63,200
€ 54,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC is just 1.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 5.
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
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
192.9
191.7 in
Length
192.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.15 %
General
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N55
OM 642.850
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
208 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Performance
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
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19.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
19.56 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
35 mpg
37 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
731 mi
Range
651 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
731 mi
651 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
139.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
