The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 49,700
€ 73,900
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,900
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500.
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 500
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
193.2
113.1
192.1
193.2 in
Length
192.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 500
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
11.51 %
General
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 500
F10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 500
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 278.922


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 525d
215 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 525d
332 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500
Performance
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 500
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500
▶ REPLAY
17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 lb/hp
BMW 525d
17.74 lb/hp
10.72 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 525d
50 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes E 500
42 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
925 mi
Range
529 mi
BMW 525d
925 mi
529 mi
Mercedes E 500
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).
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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 525d
96.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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