The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 73,900
Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) Mercedes E 500
€ 50,900
 BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 520d
€ 73,900
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 500 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 520d.
Mercedes E 500
BMW 520d
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
73
81.5
58.2
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
113.1
192.1
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
192.1 in
Length
194.3 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 500
BMW 520d
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5126 lb
Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
13.29 %
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Mercedes E 500
BMW 520d
W212
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes E 500
BMW 520d
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW B47
M 278.922
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 500
402 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 500
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d

Performance

Mercedes E 500
BMW 520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

▶ REPLAY
10.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.98 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
10.72 lb/hp
19.98 lb/hp
BMW 520d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 500
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes E 500
25 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 520d
19 mpg
city
48 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
529 mi
Range
976 mi
Mercedes E 500
529 mi
976 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
178.2 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 500
178.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 500
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data