The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 59,000

€ 58,300

€ 59,000
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 400 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 540i.
Mercedes E 400
BMW 540i
58
73
81.5
57.8
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58 in
Height
57.8 in
113.1
192.1
113.7
190.6
192.1 in
Length
190.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 400
BMW 540i
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.97 %

General
Mercedes E 400
BMW 540i
W212
Generation
E60
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 400
BMW 540i
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW N62
M 276.820
Engine Code
N62-B40

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes E 400
328 hp
302 hp
BMW 540i
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes E 400
354 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Mercedes E 400
BMW 540i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 540i
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12.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400
12.4 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 400
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes E 400
29 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 540i
21 mpg
city
16 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
452 mi
Range
449 mi
Mercedes E 400
452 mi
449 mi
BMW 540i
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).
183.8 kWh
Mercedes E 400
153.5 kWh
183.8 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 400
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data