The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 48,300

€ 52,700

€ 48,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,700
ⓘ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 BMW 525d is just 0.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC.
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
57.6
73.2
82.4
58
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
58 in
116.9
192.9
113.1
192.1
192.9 in
Length
192.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
3803 lb
Curb Weight
4134 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.01 %

General
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
F10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 651.924


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 525d
215 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 525d
332 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
149 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.57 lb/hp
BMW 525d
17.69 lb/hp
20.57 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 525d
49 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
42 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
906 mi
Range
719 mi
BMW 525d
906 mi
719 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 525d
98.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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