The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW 520d Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10)
€ 68,600
€ 40,900
€ 68,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 500 is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 520d.
Mercedes E 500
BMW 520d
57.9
73
81.5
57.8
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.9 in
Height
57.8 in
113.1
191.7
113.7
190.6
191.7 in
Length
190.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 500
BMW 520d
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
5236 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
12.84 %
General
Mercedes E 500
BMW 520d
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 500
BMW 520d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW N47
M 273.971
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 500
383 hp
161 hp
BMW 520d
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 500
391 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Mercedes E 500
BMW 520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
▶ REPLAY
10.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.84 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
10.53 lb/hp
21.84 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 500
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes E 500
22 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 520d
15 mpg
city
31 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
460 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes E 500
460 mi
777 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
204.5 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).
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
204.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
407 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 500
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
