The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) vs. BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 55,400

€ 43,100

€ 55,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100
ⓘ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 518d.
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 518d
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 518d
4189 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
5390 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
10.53 %

General
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 518d
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 518d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW B47
OM 642.858
Engine Code
B47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
261 hp
148 hp
BMW 518d
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
457 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW 518d
Performance
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 518d
152 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 518d
▶ REPLAY
16.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.32 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
16.05 lb/hp
25.32 lb/hp
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
36 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 518d
29 mpg
city
48 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
753 mi
Range
1036 mi
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
753 mi
1036 mi
BMW 518d
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
135.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 518d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 518d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data