The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11) vs. BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 58,000

€ 66,100

€ 58,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,100
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 540i Touring.
Mercedes E 350 Station Wagon
BMW 540i Touring
59.5
73
81.5
59
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
59.5 in
Height
59 in
113.1
192.7
117.1
194.6
192.7 in
Length
194.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 350 Station Wagon
BMW 540i Touring
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5490 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5501 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.91 %

General
Mercedes E 350 Station Wagon
BMW 540i Touring
S212
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 350 Station Wagon
BMW 540i Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW B58
M 272.977
Engine Code
B58-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes E 350 Station Wagon
268 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Mercedes E 350 Station Wagon
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 350 Station Wagon
BMW 540i Touring
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i Touring
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15.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.11 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 Station Wagon
15.75 lb/hp
12.11 lb/hp
BMW 540i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350 Station Wagon
BMW 540i Touring
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes E 350 Station Wagon
23 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 540i Touring
17 mpg
city
24 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
487 mi
Range
542 mi
Mercedes E 350 Station Wagon
487 mi
542 mi
BMW 540i Touring
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
147.7 kWh
Mercedes E 350 Station Wagon
193.3 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 540i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350 Station Wagon
BMW 540i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft











55.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft