The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xi Touring Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes E 350 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 49,100
€ 60,200
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,200
ⓘ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 350 Station Wagon.
BMW 525xi Touring
Mercedes E 350 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 350 Station Wagon
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.73 %
General
BMW 525xi Touring
Mercedes E 350 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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525xi Touring
Mercedes E 350 Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N53-B30
Engine Code
M 276.952


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 525xi Touring
215 hp
302 hp
Mercedes E 350 Station Wagon
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 525xi Touring
199 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 525xi Touring
Mercedes E 350 Station Wagon
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 350 Station Wagon
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18.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.05 lb/hp
BMW 525xi Touring
18.61 lb/hp
14.05 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xi Touring
Mercedes E 350 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 525xi Touring
28 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes E 350 Station Wagon
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
518 mi
Range
470 mi
BMW 525xi Touring
518 mi
470 mi
Mercedes E 350 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).
147.7 kWh
BMW 525xi Touring
159.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes E 350 Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
323 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xi Touring
Mercedes E 350 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






















