The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 54,700

€ 55,000

€ 54,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘ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 Touring is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon.
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
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
193.1
193.2 in
Length
193.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.51 %

General
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
F11
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 651.924


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
215 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
332 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
144 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
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19.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.44 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
19.94 lb/hp
21.44 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
44 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
38 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
805 mi
Range
632 mi
BMW 525d Touring
805 mi
632 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
111 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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
111 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft












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