The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 71,200
Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) Mercedes E 500
€ 41,500
 BMW 520i (13 - 16) BMW 520i
€ 71,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500

ⓘ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 520i.
Mercedes E 500
BMW 520i
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
73
81.5
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i (13 - 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 520i (13 - 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 520i
4200 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4861 lb
Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
12.33 %
BMW 520i (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes E 500
BMW 520i
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes E 500
BMW 520i
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW N20
M 278.922
Engine Code
N20-B20
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 5000 rpm
Mercedes E 500
402 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes E 500
443 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i

Performance

Mercedes E 500
BMW 520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 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 520i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 500
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes E 500
26 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 520i
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
559 mi
Range
680 mi
Mercedes E 500
559 mi
680 mi
BMW 520i
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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes E 500
168.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 500
BMW 520i
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