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BMW 520D vs Mercedes-Benz E 220 D
| Category | BMW 520D | E 220 D |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.0 l R4 | 2.0 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 190 / 187 | 194 / 191 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 400 / 295 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1707 / 3763 | 1798 / 3964 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 111 / 110 | 108 / 106 |
| Average price | €49,000 | €51,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW 520D | E 220 D |
|---|---|---|
| Autozeitung test track | 1:49.70 | 1:48.50 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW 520D | E 220 D |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.0 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.6 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.4 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.4 s | 5.1 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 7.7 s | 7.5 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 10.9 s | 10.5 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 13.0 s | 12.6 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 14.9 s | 14.4 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 20.0 s | 19.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 29.2 s | 26.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 5.8 s | 4.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 7.7 s | 7.4 s |
| 1/4 mile | 15.7 s | 15.4 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW 520D | E 220 D |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 235 kph (146 mph) | 240 kph (149 mph) |
| 18m slalom | 64.7 kph (40.2 mph) | 66.0 kph (41.0 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 5.7 l/100 km (41 mpg US / 50 UK) | 4.5 l/100 km (52 mpg US / 63 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (110 ft) | 32 m (104 ft) |
| 130 kph - 0 | 56 m (185 ft) | 57 m (188 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW 520D | E 220 D |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 97 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 89 | 100 |
| Overall | 93 | 100 |
Verdict
E 220 D is the fastest by a small margin.
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