The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15)

€ 49,700
BMW 525d Steptronic (13 - 16) BMW 525d
€ 52,500
 Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15) Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500

ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC.
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 525d Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
113.1
192.1
193.2 in
Length
192.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5269 lb
BMW 525d Steptronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.24 %
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15)

General

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

Engine

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
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 3800 rpm
BMW 525d
215 hp
228 hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
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 BlueTEC

Performance

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.84 lb/hp
BMW 525d
17.74 lb/hp
17.84 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 525d
50 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
925 mi
Range
719 mi
BMW 525d
925 mi
719 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 525d
96.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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