The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 45,300
€ 62,700
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 525i is 3.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes E 400 d.
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 400 d
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.8
72.9
81.3
72.7 in
Width
72.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 in
113.7
190.6
115.7
193.8
190.6 in
Length
193.8 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 400 d
3748 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5611 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
10.76 %
General
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 400 d
E60
Generation
W213
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 400 d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
N53-B30
Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 3400 rpm
BMW 525i
215 hp
335 hp
Mercedes E 400 d
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 525i
199 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 400 d
Performance
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 400 d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 400 d
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17.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.54 lb/hp
BMW 525i
17.43 lb/hp
12.54 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 400 d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 525i
28 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes E 400 d
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
524 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW 525i
524 mi
565 mi
Mercedes E 400 d
Environmental Impact
157.2 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
157.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes E 400 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 400 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
