The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. BMW 525d Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 47,500

€ 49,700

€ 47,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,700
ⓘ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 Mercedes E 250 is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 525d.
Mercedes E 250
BMW 525d
58
73
81.5
57.6
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58 in
Height
57.6 in
113.1
192.1
116.9
193.2
192.1 in
Length
193.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 250
BMW 525d
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.88 %

General
Mercedes E 250
BMW 525d
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 250
BMW 525d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW N47
M 274.920
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes E 250
208 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes E 250
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Mercedes E 250
BMW 525d
151 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d
▶ REPLAY
17.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250
17.81 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 250
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes E 250
41 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 525d
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
632 mi
Range
925 mi
Mercedes E 250
632 mi
925 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes E 250
109.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 250
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data