The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)
€ 71,200

€ 42,900

€ 71,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance.
Mercedes E 500
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
58
73
81.5
57.6
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
113.1
192.1
116.9
192.9
192.1 in
Length
192.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 500
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
4200 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
11.02 %

General
Mercedes E 500
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
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 EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW N47
M 278.922
Engine Code
N47-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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 500
402 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 500
443 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Performance
Mercedes E 500
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
10.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
10.45 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 500
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes E 500
26 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
20 mpg
city
42 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
559 mi
Range
967 mi
Mercedes E 500
559 mi
967 mi
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
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).
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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes E 500
168.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 500
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
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