The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 71,000

€ 63,800

€ 71,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 540i.
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 540i
57.9
73
81.5
58.2
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.9 in
Height
58.2 in
113.1
191.7
117.1
194.3
191.7 in
Length
194.3 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 540i
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5478 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
10.57 %

General
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 540i
W212
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 540i
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW B58
M 278.922
Engine Code
B58-B30


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
402 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
443 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 540i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i
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10.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.42 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.64 lb/hp
11.42 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
26 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 540i
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
559 mi
Range
613 mi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
559 mi
613 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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
168.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data