The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 44,900

€ 44,000

€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘ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 200 BlueTEC.
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 200 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 200 BlueTEC
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.5 %

General
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N53-B30
Engine Code
OM 651.925


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 2800 rpm
BMW 525i
215 hp
134 hp
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 525i
199 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
153 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
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16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.54 lb/hp
BMW 525i
16.46 lb/hp
28.54 lb/hp
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 525i
31 mpg
52 mpg
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
565 mi
Range
815 mi
BMW 525i
565 mi
815 mi
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 525i
145.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data