The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 62,700
Mercedes E 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) Mercedes E 400 d
€ 66,800
 BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d
€ 62,700
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 d 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 d
BMW 540d
57.8
Blueprint Mercedes E 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (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 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (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 d
BMW 540d
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5401 lb
Mercedes E 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.93 %
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Mercedes E 400 d
BMW 540d
W213
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 d
BMW 540d
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Series
BMW B57
OM 656.929
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes E 400 d
335 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 400 d
516 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d

Performance

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

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 400 d

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 400 d
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes E 400 d
43 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 540d
35 mpg
city
35 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
733 mi
Mercedes E 400 d
565 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 d
113.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 400 d
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