The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (11 - 11)
€ 46,600

€ 45,800

€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800
ⓘ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 525xi is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 525xi
Mercedes E 250 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 525xi
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.06 %

General
BMW 525xi
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525xi
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
N53-B30
Engine Code
M 271.860


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 525xi
215 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 525xi
199 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 525xi
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
145 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.1 lb/hp
BMW 525xi
17.64 lb/hp
18.1 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xi
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 525xi
29 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
537 mi
Range
556 mi
BMW 525xi
537 mi
556 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
125 kWh
BMW 525xi
153.5 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xi
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data