The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 73,900
Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) Mercedes E 500
€ 66,800
 BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d
€ 73,900
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 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 540d.
Mercedes E 500
BMW 540d
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
73
81.5
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540d 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 540d 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 540d
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5401 lb
Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.4 %
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Mercedes E 500
BMW 540d
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 540d
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW B57
M 278.922
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes E 500
402 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 500
443 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d

Performance

Mercedes E 500
BMW 540d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d

▶ REPLAY
10.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
10.72 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 540d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 500
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes E 500
25 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 540d
19 mpg
city
35 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
529 mi
Range
733 mi
Mercedes E 500
529 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes E 500
178.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 500
BMW 540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data