The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16)

€ 59,000
Mercedes E 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) Mercedes E 400
€ 48,000
 BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16) BMW 520d
€ 59,000
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes E 400 is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 520d.
Mercedes E 400
BMW 520d
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
73
81.5
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16)
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes E 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
113.1
192.1
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16)
116.9
193.2
192.1 in
Length
193.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 400
BMW 520d
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
Mercedes E 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.16 %
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16)

General

Mercedes E 400
BMW 520d
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 400
BMW 520d
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW B47
M 276.820
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 400
328 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 400
354 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d

Performance

Mercedes E 400
BMW 520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 400

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

▶ REPLAY
12.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400
12.4 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
BMW 520d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 400
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes E 400
29 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 520d
21 mpg
city
45 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
452 mi
Range
967 mi
Mercedes E 400
452 mi
967 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes E 400
153.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 400
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data