The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 50,900
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 525d
€ 53,300
 Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,300

ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
113.1
191.7
192.9 in
Length
191.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5203 lb
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.1 %
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
F10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 276.952
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 525d
215 hp
249 hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 525d
332 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
145 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
18.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.07 lb/hp
BMW 525d
18.4 lb/hp
16.07 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 525d
46 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
672 mi
BMW 525d
853 mi
672 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 525d
104.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data