The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)

€ 48,300
BMW 525d Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 525d
€ 49,900
 Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13) Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 48,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900

ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d Automatic (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 525d Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)
113.1
191.7
192.9 in
Length
191.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3803 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5269 lb
BMW 525d Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.52 %
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)

General

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
F10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 642.852
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 525d
215 hp
228 hp
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 525d
332 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.84 lb/hp
BMW 525d
17.69 lb/hp
17.84 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 525d
49 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
42 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
906 mi
Range
731 mi
BMW 525d
906 mi
731 mi
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
139.9 kWh
BMW 525d
98.8 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data