The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 45,100
€ 68,600
€ 45,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 525d is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 cm shorter, 0.8 cm narrower and 0.3 cm lower than the Mercedes E 500.
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 500
1468
1846
2036
1471
1854
2071
1846 mm
Width
1854 mm
2036 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2071 mm
1468 mm
Height
1471 mm
2888
4841
2874
4868
4841 mm
Length
4868 mm
2888 mm
Wheelbase
2874 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 500
1670 kg
Kerb Weight
1830 kg
2155 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2375 kg
Weight Difference:
160 kg
8.74 %
General
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 500
E60
Generation
W212
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 500
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
M57-D30
Engine Code
M 273.971
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
5461 CC
194 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 525d
194 bhp
383 bhp
Mercedes E 500
400 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
530 NM
at 2800 rpm
BMW 525d
400 NM
530 NM
Mercedes E 500
Performance
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 500
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500
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8.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.78 kg/bhp
BMW 525d
8.61 kg/bhp
4.78 kg/bhp
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 525d
43 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes E 500
33 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
37 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
669 mi
Range
460 mi
BMW 525d
669 mi
460 mi
Mercedes E 500
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
204.5 kWh
BMW 525d
133.7 kWh
204.5 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
545 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
540 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
