The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes E 350 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 46,600
€ 55,900
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 525xi is 3.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes E 350 d.
BMW 525xi
Mercedes E 350 d
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.8
72.9
81.3
72.7 in
Width
72.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 in
113.7
190.6
115.7
193.8
190.6 in
Length
193.8 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525xi
Mercedes E 350 d
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.44 %
General
BMW 525xi
Mercedes E 350 d
E60
Generation
W213
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525xi
Mercedes E 350 d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N53-B30
Engine Code
OM 642.855


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
BMW 525xi
215 hp
254 hp
Mercedes E 350 d
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 525xi
199 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 d
Performance
BMW 525xi
Mercedes E 350 d
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 350 d
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17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.62 lb/hp
BMW 525xi
17.64 lb/hp
15.62 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xi
Mercedes E 350 d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 525xi
29 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes E 350 d
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
537 mi
Range
586 mi
BMW 525xi
537 mi
586 mi
Mercedes E 350 d
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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 525xi
153.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
Mercedes E 350 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xi
Mercedes E 350 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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