The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (13 - 14) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 54,900
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (13 - 14) Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
€ 48,900
 BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 520i
€ 54,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900

ⓘ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 520i.
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (13 - 14)
73
81.5
58.2
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
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
Blueprint Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (13 - 14)
113.1
192.1
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
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 520i
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
617 lb
14.85 %
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
W212
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW B48
OM 642.852
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
249 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
249 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 520i

Performance

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i

▶ REPLAY
16.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
16.69 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
BMW 520i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
44 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 520i
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
692 mi
Range
782 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
692 mi
782 mi
BMW 520i
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).
102.4 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
109.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data