The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 59,000

€ 42,400

€ 59,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 520i.
Mercedes E 400
BMW 520i
58
73
81.5
57.6
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
113.1
192.1
116.9
192.9
192.1 in
Length
192.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 400
BMW 520i
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.68 %

General
Mercedes E 400
BMW 520i
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 400
BMW 520i
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW N20
M 276.820
Engine Code
N20-B20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes E 400
328 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes E 400
354 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Mercedes E 400
BMW 520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i
▶ REPLAY
12.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.52 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400
12.4 lb/hp
20.52 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 400
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes E 400
29 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 520i
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
452 mi
Range
680 mi
Mercedes E 400
452 mi
680 mi
BMW 520i
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).
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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes E 400
153.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 400
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data