The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xd Touring (08 - 08) vs. Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (09 - 13)
€ 47,100
€ 48,100
€ 47,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 525xd Touring is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
BMW 525xd Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
58.7
72.7
80.2
59.5
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.7 in
Height
59.5 in
113.6
190.7
113.1
192.7
190.7 in
Length
192.7 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525xd Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
BMW 525xd Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
E61
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 525xd Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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 4200 rpm
BMW 525xd Touring
194 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 525xd Touring
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 525xd Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
142 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xd Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
20.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.24 lb/hp
BMW 525xd Touring
20.97 lb/hp
20.24 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xd Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 525xd Touring
34 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
630 mi
Range
632 mi
BMW 525xd Touring
630 mi
632 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 525xd Touring
141.9 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xd Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
55.2 cu ft
