The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19)
€ 47,500
€ 52,900
€ 47,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,900
ⓘ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 300.
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 300
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 300
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.77 %
General
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 300
E60
Generation
W213
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 300
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N53-B30
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 525i
215 hp
242 hp
Mercedes E 300
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW 525i
199 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300
Performance
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 300
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300
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17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
BMW 525i
17.64 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 300
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 525i
28 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes E 300
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
524 mi
Range
651 mi
BMW 525i
524 mi
651 mi
Mercedes E 300
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 525i
157.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes E 300
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 300
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
