The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) vs. BMW 520i (07 - 10)
€ 55,400

€ 36,800

€ 55,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 520i.
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520i
57.9
73
81.5
57.8
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.9 in
Height
57.8 in
113.1
191.7
113.7
190.6
191.7 in
Length
190.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520i
4189 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
5390 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
805 lb
19.22 %

General
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520i
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N43
OM 642.858
Engine Code
N43-B20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 5700 rpm
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
261 hp
168 hp
BMW 520i
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
457 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520i
152 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 520i
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16.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.14 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
16.05 lb/hp
20.14 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
36 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 520i
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
753 mi
Range
649 mi
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
753 mi
649 mi
BMW 520i
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).
127 kWh
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
135.8 kWh
127 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data