The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (13 - 14) vs. BMW 520d Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 54,900

€ 48,400

€ 54,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,400
ⓘ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
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
13.26 %

General
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 520d
W212
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-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
146 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 520d
▶ REPLAY
16.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
16.69 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
44 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 520d
37 mpg
city
50 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
692 mi
Range
1000 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
692 mi
1000 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
109.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data