The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xd Automatic (08 - 08) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 45,800

€ 56,100

€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,100
ⓘ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 525xd is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 525xd
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.9
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
113.7
190.6
113.1
191.7
190.6 in
Length
191.7 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525xd
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
3869 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5225 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.83 %

General
BMW 525xd
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 525xd
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M57-D30
Engine Code
M 276.952


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 525xd
194 hp
302 hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 525xd
295 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 525xd
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525xd
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
19.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.32 lb/hp
BMW 525xd
19.94 lb/hp
13.32 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xd
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 525xd
34 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
630 mi
Range
672 mi
BMW 525xd
630 mi
672 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 525xd
141.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xd
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data