The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
€ 55,000

€ 55,200

€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,200
ⓘ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 350 BlueTEC.
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
58.2
73.5
83.7
58
73
81.5
73.5 in
Width
73 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.2 in
Height
58 in
117.1
194.3
113.1
192.1
194.3 in
Length
192.1 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
3682 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.49 %

General
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
G30
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 350 BlueTEC
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B47-D20
Engine Code
OM 642.852


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
BMW 525d
228 hp
254 hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 525d
369 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
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16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.02 lb/hp
BMW 525d
16.15 lb/hp
16.02 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 525d
48 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
837 mi
Range
719 mi
BMW 525d
837 mi
719 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
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).
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
100.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data