The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 47,500
BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 525i
€ 73,800
 Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 47,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 525i is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
58.3
Blueprint BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
113.1
191.7
190.6 in
Length
191.7 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 525i
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
13.34 %
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

BMW 525i
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 525i
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N53-B30
Engine Code
M 278.922
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 525i
215 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 525i
199 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 525i
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.89 lb/hp
BMW 525i
17.64 lb/hp
10.89 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525i
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 525i
28 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
20 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
524 mi
Range
529 mi
BMW 525i
524 mi
529 mi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 525i
157.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525i
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data