The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 13)
€ 42,700
€ 54,700
€ 42,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 525i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC.
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
57.8
72.7
80.2
58
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.8 in
Height
58 in
113.7
190.6
113.1
192.1
190.6 in
Length
192.1 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
3494 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
15.91 %
General
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N53-B30
Engine Code
OM 642.852
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 525i
215 hp
249 hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 525i
199 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
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16.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.69 lb/hp
BMW 525i
16.25 lb/hp
16.69 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 525i
31 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
572 mi
Range
667 mi
BMW 525i
572 mi
667 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
144 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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 525i
144 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
