The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) vs. BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 52,600

€ 58,300

€ 52,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300
ⓘ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 540i.
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 540i
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 540i
4045 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.44 %

General
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 540i
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 540i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N62
OM 642.852
Engine Code
N62-B40

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
261 hp
302 hp
BMW 540i
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
457 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 540i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 540i
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15.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
15.5 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
41 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 540i
33 mpg
city
16 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
857 mi
Range
449 mi
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
857 mi
449 mi
BMW 540i
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
183.8 kWh
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
119.3 kWh
183.8 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data