The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Mercedes E 250 CDI (13 - 14)

€ 55,000
BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19) BMW 525d
€ 46,600
 Mercedes E 250 CDI (13 - 14) Mercedes E 250 CDI
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 525d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes E 250 CDI.
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 250 CDI
58.2
Blueprint BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)
73.5
83.7
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 CDI (13 - 14)
73
81.5
73.5 in
Width
73 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.2 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 CDI (13 - 14)
113.1
192.1
194.3 in
Length
192.1 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 250 CDI
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.37 %
Mercedes E 250 CDI (13 - 14)

General

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 250 CDI
G30
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B47-D20
Engine Code
OM 651.924
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 525d
228 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 525d
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 CDI

Performance

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 250 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 CDI

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16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
BMW 525d
16.15 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 525d
48 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI
42 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
837 mi
Range
764 mi
BMW 525d
837 mi
764 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 525d
100.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 250 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data