The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 47,700
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 525d
€ 73,800
 Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 47,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,800

ⓘ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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
58.3
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
3869 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
11.59 %
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M57-D30
Engine Code
M 278.922
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 525d
194 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 525d
295 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
19.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.89 lb/hp
BMW 525d
19.94 lb/hp
10.89 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 525d
34 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
630 mi
Range
529 mi
BMW 525d
630 mi
529 mi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 525d
141.9 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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