The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 63,000
Mercedes E 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes E 400
€ 50,900
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 520d
€ 63,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes E 400 is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 520d.
Mercedes E 400
BMW 520d
57.8
Blueprint Mercedes E 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
72.9
81.3
58.2
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
72.9 in
Width
73.5 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes E 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
115.7
193.8
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
193.8 in
Length
194.3 in
115.7 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 400
BMW 520d
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5126 lb
Mercedes E 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.88 %
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Mercedes E 400
BMW 520d
W213
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-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 276.853
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 400
328 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d
354 lb‑ft
at 1200 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
144 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 400

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

 REPLAY
12.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.98 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400
12.23 lb/hp
19.98 lb/hp
BMW 520d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 400
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes E 400
31 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 520d
22 mpg
city
48 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
976 mi
Mercedes E 400
539 mi
976 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
144 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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes E 400
144 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 400
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1411 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data