The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes E 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 52,200

€ 59,000

€ 52,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,000
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes E 400.
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 400
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
193.2
113.1
192.1
193.2 in
Length
192.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 400
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5313 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.27 %

General
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 400
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 400
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 276.820


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 525d
215 hp
328 hp
Mercedes E 400
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 525d
332 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 400
Performance
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 400
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 400
▶ REPLAY
18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.4 lb/hp
BMW 525d
18.87 lb/hp
12.4 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 400
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 525d
46 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes E 400
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
853 mi
Range
452 mi
BMW 525d
853 mi
452 mi
Mercedes E 400
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).
153.5 kWh
BMW 525d
104.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
Mercedes E 400
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Mercedes E 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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