The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i Touring (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 45,600

€ 48,600

€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 525i Touring is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
BMW 525i Touring
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
58.7
72.7
80.2
59.5
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.7 in
Height
59.5 in
113.6
190.7
113.1
192.7
190.7 in
Length
192.7 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525i Touring
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3704 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.95 %

General
BMW 525i Touring
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
E61
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525i Touring
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N53-B30
Engine Code
OM 651.924


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
215 hp
168 hp
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 525i Touring
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
151 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.21 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring
17.23 lb/hp
24.21 lb/hp
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i Touring
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
30 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
21 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
551 mi
Range
692 mi
BMW 525i Touring
551 mi
692 mi
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
149.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i Touring
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft










46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
55.2 cu ft