The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. BMW 520d (14 - 16)

€ 71,200
Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) Mercedes E 500
€ 43,200
 BMW 520d (14 - 16) BMW 520d
€ 71,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200

ⓘ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 500 is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 520d.
Mercedes E 500
BMW 520d
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
73
81.5
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d (14 - 16)
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
113.1
192.1
Blueprint BMW 520d (14 - 16)
116.9
193.2
192.1 in
Length
193.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 500
BMW 520d
4200 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
11.02 %
BMW 520d (14 - 16)

General

Mercedes E 500
BMW 520d
W212
Generation
F10
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 manual 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
147 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 500
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes E 500
26 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 520d
20 mpg
city
46 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
559 mi
Range
1012 mi
Mercedes E 500
559 mi
1012 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes E 500
168.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 500
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data