The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Touring (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 16)
€ 45,800

€ 50,600

€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 525d Touring is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon.
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
58.7
72.7
80.2
58
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.7 in
Height
58 in
113.6
190.7
113.1
193.1
190.7 in
Length
193.1 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.93 %

General
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
E61
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
M57-D30
Engine Code
OM 651.924


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
194 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
144 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
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19.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.9 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
19.72 lb/hp
20.9 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
37 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
680 mi
Range
748 mi
BMW 525d Touring
680 mi
748 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
131.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft










46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
55.2 cu ft