The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)
€ 47,700
€ 54,000
€ 47,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,000
ⓘ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 is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC.
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.9
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
113.7
190.6
113.1
191.7
190.6 in
Length
191.7 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
3869 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5225 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.87 %
General
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
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 350 BlueTEC
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M57-D30
Engine Code
OM 642.850
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
BMW 525d
194 hp
208 hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 525d
295 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
143 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
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19.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.56 lb/hp
BMW 525d
19.94 lb/hp
19.56 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 525d
34 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
630 mi
Range
731 mi
BMW 525d
630 mi
731 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
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).
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).
139.9 kWh
BMW 525d
141.9 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
