The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 45,800

€ 46,600

€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘ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 Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY is just 1.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 525xi.
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525xi
57.9
73
81.5
58.3
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
113.1
191.7
113.7
190.6
191.7 in
Length
190.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525xi
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.06 %

General
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525xi
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525xi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
BMW N53
M 271.860
Engine Code
N53-B30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
215 hp
BMW 525xi
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
229 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525xi
Performance
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525xi
149 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525xi
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18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
18.1 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
BMW 525xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525xi
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
36 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 525xi
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
556 mi
Range
537 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
556 mi
537 mi
BMW 525xi
Environmental Impact
125 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).
153.5 kWh
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
125 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 525xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data