The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)

€ 50,900
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 525d
€ 55,400
 Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,400

ⓘ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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5390 lb
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.51 %
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)

General

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 642.858
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 525d
215 hp
261 hp
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 525d
332 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
145 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
18.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.05 lb/hp
BMW 525d
18.4 lb/hp
16.05 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 525d
46 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
753 mi
BMW 525d
853 mi
753 mi
Mercedes E 350 CDI 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).
135.8 kWh
BMW 525d
104.9 kWh
135.8 kWh
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 350 CDI 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