The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 50,900
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 525d
€ 71,000
 Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,000

ⓘ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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5478 lb
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.48 %
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
F10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 278.922
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 525d
215 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 525d
332 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
18.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 lb/hp
BMW 525d
18.4 lb/hp
10.64 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 525d
46 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
39 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
559 mi
BMW 525d
853 mi
559 mi
Mercedes E 500 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).
168.7 kWh
BMW 525d
104.9 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525d
Mercedes E 500 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