The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 50,900

€ 49,100

€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,100
ⓘ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
73.2
82.4
58
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
58 in
116.9
192.9
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
3913 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.11 %

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
Rear-wheel drive

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
150 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 CDI
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18.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.47 lb/hp
BMW 525d
18.4 lb/hp
19.47 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 525d
46 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI
39 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
853 mi
Range
764 mi
BMW 525d
853 mi
764 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).
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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 525d
104.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 250 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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