The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 50,100

€ 49,100

€ 50,100
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€ 49,100
ⓘ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 528i is just 0.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes E 250 CDI.
BMW 528i
Mercedes E 250 CDI
57.6
73.2
82.4
58
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
58 in
116.9
192.9
113.1
192.1
192.9 in
Length
192.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 528i
Mercedes E 250 CDI
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.28 %

General
BMW 528i
Mercedes E 250 CDI
F10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 528i
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N20-B20
Engine Code
OM 651.924


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 528i
242 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 528i
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Performance
BMW 528i
Mercedes E 250 CDI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 528i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 CDI
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16.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.47 lb/hp
BMW 528i
16.21 lb/hp
19.47 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 528i
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 528i
34 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI
26 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
621 mi
Range
764 mi
BMW 528i
621 mi
764 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 528i
132.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 528i
Mercedes E 250 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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