The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)

€ 54,700
BMW 525d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17) BMW 525d Touring
€ 55,400
 Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
€ 54,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,400

ⓘ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 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon.
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17)
73.2
82.4
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
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 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
BMW 525d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.51 %
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)

General

BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
F11
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 642.852
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
215 hp
228 hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
332 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon

Performance

BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
144 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon

▶ REPLAY
19.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.9 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
19.94 lb/hp
18.9 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
44 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
38 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
805 mi
Range
643 mi
BMW 525d Touring
805 mi
643 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
111 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52.5 cu ft