The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)
€ 44,900
![BMW 525i Automatic (07 - 10)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_5er_E60-07.png)
€ 54,000
![Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_E_W212.webp)
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,000
ⓘ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 2.7 cm shorter, 0.8 cm narrower and 0.3 cm lower than the Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC.
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
1468
1846
2036
1471
1854
2071
1846 mm
Width
1854 mm
2036 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2071 mm
1468 mm
Height
1471 mm
2888
4841
2874
4868
4841 mm
Length
4868 mm
2888 mm
Wheelbase
2874 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1845 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2370 kg
![BMW 525i Automatic (07 - 10)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_5er_E60-07.png)
Weight Difference:
240 kg
13.01 %
![Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_E_W212.png)
General
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
E60
Generation
W212
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
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6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N53-B30
Engine Code
OM 642.850
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4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
208 bhp
at 3400 rpm
BMW 525i
215 bhp
208 bhp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW 525i
270 NM
540 NM
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
153 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
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BMW 525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
![](graphbase/cars/cars_small_png/Mercedes_E_W212.png)
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
7.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.87 kg/bhp
BMW 525i
7.47 kg/bhp
8.87 kg/bhp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 525i
37 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
565 mi
Range
731 mi
BMW 525i
565 mi
731 mi
Mercedes E 350 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).
139.9 kWh
BMW 525i
145.8 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
540 L
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No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data