The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 250 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)

€ 50,900
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 525d
€ 51,800
 Mercedes E 250 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) Mercedes E 250 CDI
€ 50,900
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 0.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes E 250 CDI.
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 250 CDI
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 CDI 4MATIC 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 xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
113.1
192.1
192.9 in
Length
192.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 250 CDI
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5313 lb
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.7 %
Mercedes E 250 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)

General

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 250 CDI
F10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 651.924
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 525d
215 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 525d
332 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 CDI

Performance

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 250 CDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 CDI

▶ REPLAY
18.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.24 lb/hp
BMW 525d
18.4 lb/hp
20.24 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 525d
46 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI
39 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
679 mi
BMW 525d
853 mi
679 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
111 kWh
BMW 525d
104.9 kWh
111 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 250 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data