The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)

€ 47,700
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 525d
€ 51,800
 Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13) Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
€ 47,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,800

ⓘ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 is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID.
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
58.3
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)
113.1
191.7
190.6 in
Length
191.7 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
3869 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5269 lb
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.87 %
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)

General

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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 3750 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 525d
194 hp
228 hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 525d
295 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

Performance

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
143 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

▶ REPLAY
19.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.84 lb/hp
BMW 525d
19.94 lb/hp
17.84 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 525d
34 mpg
56 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
26 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
630 mi
Range
873 mi
BMW 525d
630 mi
873 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 525d
141.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data