The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xd Automatic (08 - 08) vs. Mercedes E 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 45,800
€ 49,100
€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 525xd is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes E 250 CDI.
BMW 525xd
Mercedes E 250 CDI
58.3
72.7
80.2
58
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58 in
113.7
190.6
113.1
192.1
190.6 in
Length
192.1 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525xd
Mercedes E 250 CDI
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.12 %
General
BMW 525xd
Mercedes E 250 CDI
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525xd
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
M57-D30
Engine Code
OM 651.924
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 525xd
194 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 525xd
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Performance
BMW 525xd
Mercedes E 250 CDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xd
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 250 CDI
▶ REPLAY
19.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.47 lb/hp
BMW 525xd
19.94 lb/hp
19.47 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xd
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 525xd
34 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI
26 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
630 mi
Range
764 mi
BMW 525xd
630 mi
764 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 525xd
141.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xd
Mercedes E 250 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
