The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 13) vs. BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 54,700

€ 48,000

€ 54,700
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 520d.
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 520d
58
73
81.5
57.6
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58 in
Height
57.6 in
113.1
192.1
116.9
193.2
192.1 in
Length
193.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 520d
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.24 %

General
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 520d
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 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 642.852
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
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 520d
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16.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
16.69 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
43 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 520d
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
667 mi
Range
967 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
667 mi
967 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
113.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data