The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 54,300

€ 48,000

€ 54,300
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 520d.
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
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
193.2
191.7 in
Length
193.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
4167 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5324 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.49 %

General
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW B47
OM 642.856
Engine Code
B47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
228 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
152 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d
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18.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
18.28 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
34 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 520d
26 mpg
city
45 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
710 mi
Range
967 mi
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
710 mi
967 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
144 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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
144 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data