The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 52,200

€ 53,000

€ 52,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 525d is 1.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.9
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
116.9
193.2
113.1
191.7
193.2 in
Length
191.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.69 %

General
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 350 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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 272.983


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
288 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 525d
215 hp
288 hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 525d
332 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.28 lb/hp
BMW 525d
18.87 lb/hp
13.28 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 525d
46 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
41 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
853 mi
Range
585 mi
BMW 525d
853 mi
585 mi
Mercedes E 350 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).
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).
161.1 kWh
BMW 525d
104.9 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 350 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