The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 75,400
Mercedes E 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes E 43 AMG
€ 61,200
 BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i
€ 75,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200

ⓘ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 43 AMG is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the BMW 540i.
Mercedes E 43 AMG
BMW 540i
57
Blueprint Mercedes E 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
73.2
81.3
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes E 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
115.7
194.6
Blueprint BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
194.6 in
Length
194.3 in
115.7 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 43 AMG
BMW 540i
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5324 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
Mercedes E 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.24 %
BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Mercedes E 43 AMG
BMW 540i
W213
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes E 43 AMG
BMW 540i
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW B58
M 276.823
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
396 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes E 43 AMG
396 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Mercedes E 43 AMG
384 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i

Performance

Mercedes E 43 AMG
BMW 540i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 43 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i

▶ REPLAY
10.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
Mercedes E 43 AMG
10.24 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
BMW 540i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 43 AMG
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes E 43 AMG
29 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 540i
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
500 mi
Range
650 mi
Mercedes E 43 AMG
500 mi
650 mi
BMW 540i
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes E 43 AMG
155.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 43 AMG
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data