The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 525d Touring Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 49,100

€ 49,800

€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,800
ⓘ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 Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is 0.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the BMW 525d Touring.
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
59.5
73
81.5
57.6
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
59.5 in
Height
57.6 in
113.1
192.7
116.9
193.2
192.7 in
Length
193.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5148 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.97 %

General
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
S212
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 271.860
Engine Code
N57-D30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
201 hp
201 hp
BMW 525d Touring
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
229 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring
▶ REPLAY
19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.24 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
19.03 lb/hp
20.24 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
35 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
539 mi
Range
702 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
539 mi
702 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
127.6 kWh
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
128.7 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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