The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 63,000
Mercedes E 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes E 400
€ 66,800
 BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d
€ 63,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,800

ⓘ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 540d.
Mercedes E 400
BMW 540d
57.8
Blueprint Mercedes E 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
72.9
81.3
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540d 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 540d 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 540d
4012 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5401 lb
Mercedes E 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.55 %
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Mercedes E 400
BMW 540d
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 540d
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW B57
M 276.853
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes E 400
328 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d
354 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 400
354 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d

Performance

Mercedes E 400
BMW 540d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 400

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d

▶ REPLAY
12.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400
12.23 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 540d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 400
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes E 400
31 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 540d
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
733 mi
Mercedes E 400
539 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes E 400
144 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 400
BMW 540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1411 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data