The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 520d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 71,000
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 44,500
 BMW 520d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13) BMW 520d BluePerformance
€ 71,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500

ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY is just 1.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 520d BluePerformance.
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d BluePerformance
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73
81.5
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.9 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
113.1
191.7
Blueprint BMW 520d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
116.9
192.9
191.7 in
Length
192.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d BluePerformance
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
5478 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4927 lb
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
12.37 %
BMW 520d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d 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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d 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 BlueEFFICIENCY
402 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d BluePerformance
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
443 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d BluePerformance

Performance

Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
10.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.71 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.64 lb/hp
20.71 lb/hp
BMW 520d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
26 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 520d BluePerformance
19 mpg
city
41 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
559 mi
Range
925 mi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
559 mi
925 mi
BMW 520d 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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
168.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 520d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data