The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 63 AMG 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT MCT (17 - ..)
€ 47,500
€ 110,400
€ 47,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 525i is 5.8 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes E 63 AMG.
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 63 AMG
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.5
75.1
81.3
72.7 in
Width
75.1 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
58.3 in
Height
57.5 in
113.7
190.6
115.7
196.4
190.6 in
Length
196.4 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 63 AMG
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4365 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5633 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
13.13 %
General
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 63 AMG
E60
Generation
W213
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 63 AMG
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 177
N53-B30
Engine Code
M 177.980


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
563 hp
at 5750 rpm
BMW 525i
215 hp
563 hp
Mercedes E 63 AMG
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
BMW 525i
199 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 63 AMG
Performance
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 63 AMG
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 63 AMG
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17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.75 lb/hp
BMW 525i
17.64 lb/hp
7.75 lb/hp
Mercedes E 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 525i
28 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes E 63 AMG
20 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
524 mi
Range
380 mi
BMW 525i
524 mi
380 mi
Mercedes E 63 AMG
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).
204.5 kWh
BMW 525i
157.2 kWh
204.5 kWh
Mercedes E 63 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i
Mercedes E 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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