The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 53 AMG 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT TCT (18 - ..)
€ 47,700
€ 79,200
€ 47,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 525d is 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Mercedes E 53 AMG.
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 53 AMG
58.3
72.7
80.2
57
73.2
81.3
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
58.3 in
Height
57 in
113.7
190.6
115.7
194.6
190.6 in
Length
194.6 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 53 AMG
3869 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5501 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.77 %
General
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 53 AMG
E60
Generation
W213
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 53 AMG
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 256
M57-D30
Engine Code
M 256.930


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
451 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 525d
194 hp
451 hp
Mercedes E 53 AMG
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 525d
295 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 53 AMG
Performance
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 53 AMG
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 53 AMG
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19.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.51 lb/hp
BMW 525d
19.94 lb/hp
9.51 lb/hp
Mercedes E 53 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 53 AMG
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 525d
34 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes E 53 AMG
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
630 mi
Range
472 mi
BMW 525d
630 mi
472 mi
Mercedes E 53 AMG
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).
164.8 kWh
BMW 525d
141.9 kWh
164.8 kWh
Mercedes E 53 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 53 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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