The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xd Automatic (08 - 08) vs. Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
€ 45,800
€ 55,400
€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,400
ⓘ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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 525xd
Mercedes E 350 CDI 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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3869 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5390 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.64 %
General
BMW 525xd
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M57-D30
Engine Code
OM 642.858


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 525xd
194 hp
261 hp
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 525xd
295 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 525xd
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
143 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xd
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
19.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.05 lb/hp
BMW 525xd
19.94 lb/hp
16.05 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xd
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 525xd
34 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
630 mi
Range
753 mi
BMW 525xd
630 mi
753 mi
Mercedes E 350 CDI 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).
135.8 kWh
BMW 525xd
141.9 kWh
135.8 kWh
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xd
Mercedes E 350 CDI 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










