The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 44,900

€ 50,600

€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 525i is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.9
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.8 in
Height
57.9 in
113.7
190.6
113.1
191.7
190.6 in
Length
191.7 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.24 %

General
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N53-B30
Engine Code
M 276.952


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 525i
215 hp
249 hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 525i
199 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
BMW 525i
16.46 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 525i
31 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
565 mi
Range
539 mi
BMW 525i
565 mi
539 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 525i
145.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data