The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 71,200
€ 58,300
€ 71,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300
ⓘ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 bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 540i.
Mercedes E 500
BMW 540i
58
73
81.5
57.8
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58 in
Height
57.8 in
113.1
192.1
113.7
190.6
192.1 in
Length
190.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 500
BMW 540i
4200 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.93 %
General
Mercedes E 500
BMW 540i
W212
Generation
E60
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 500
BMW 540i
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW N62
M 278.922
Engine Code
N62-B40
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes E 500
402 hp
302 hp
BMW 540i
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes E 500
443 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Mercedes E 500
BMW 540i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
▶ REPLAY
10.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
10.45 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 500
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes E 500
26 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 540i
20 mpg
city
16 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
559 mi
Range
449 mi
Mercedes E 500
559 mi
449 mi
BMW 540i
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).
183.8 kWh
Mercedes E 500
168.7 kWh
183.8 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 500
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
