2012 BMW 520 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 BMW 520 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (511 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 2012 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 275 kg more than 2012 BMW 520. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (700 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 520. (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 520 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 520 | E |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 511 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 4.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4899 mm | 4913 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1464 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2874 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
