The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 48,300

€ 54,300

€ 48,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,300
ⓘ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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.9
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
116.9
192.9
113.1
191.7
192.9 in
Length
191.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3803 lb
Curb Weight
4167 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5324 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.74 %

General
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 350 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 642.856


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 3800 rpm
BMW 525d
215 hp
228 hp
Mercedes E 350 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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
149 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.28 lb/hp
BMW 525d
17.69 lb/hp
18.28 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 525d
49 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
42 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
906 mi
Range
710 mi
BMW 525d
906 mi
710 mi
Mercedes E 350 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).
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).
144 kWh
BMW 525d
98.8 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data