The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xi Touring (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
€ 46,900
€ 50,700
€ 46,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 525xi Touring is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon.
BMW 525xi Touring
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
58.7
72.7
80.2
58
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.7 in
Height
58 in
113.6
190.7
113.1
193.1
190.7 in
Length
193.1 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525xi Touring
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5247 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.56 %
General
BMW 525xi Touring
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
E61
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525xi Touring
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N53-B30
Engine Code
M 274.920


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 525xi Touring
215 hp
208 hp
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 525xi Touring
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 525xi Touring
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
145 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
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18.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
BMW 525xi Touring
18.4 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xi Touring
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 525xi Touring
28 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
518 mi
Range
601 mi
BMW 525xi Touring
518 mi
601 mi
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
115.6 kWh
BMW 525xi Touring
159.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
323 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xi Touring
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft










46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
55.2 cu ft









