The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 46,600
€ 68,600
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,600
ⓘ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 500.
BMW 525xi
Mercedes E 500
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 500
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5236 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.02 %
General
BMW 525xi
Mercedes E 500
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525xi
Mercedes E 500
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
N53-B30
Engine Code
M 273.971
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 525xi
215 hp
383 hp
Mercedes E 500
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW 525xi
199 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500
Performance
BMW 525xi
Mercedes E 500
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500
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17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.53 lb/hp
BMW 525xi
17.64 lb/hp
10.53 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xi
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 525xi
29 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes E 500
21 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
537 mi
Range
460 mi
BMW 525xi
537 mi
460 mi
Mercedes E 500
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).
204.5 kWh
BMW 525xi
153.5 kWh
204.5 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
407 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xi
Mercedes E 500
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
