The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. BMW 525d (13 - 16)
€ 47,400

€ 47,400

€ 47,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400
ⓘ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 BlueTEC is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 525d.
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
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 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.35 %

General
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N47
OM 651.924
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d
▶ REPLAY
19.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
19.58 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
51 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 525d
41 mpg
city
40 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
797 mi
Range
888 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
797 mi
888 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
94.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data