The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 52,700

€ 55,000

€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
58
73
81.5
58.2
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58 in
Height
58.2 in
113.1
192.1
117.1
194.3
192.1 in
Length
194.3 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
4134 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
10.93 %

General
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
W212
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW B47
OM 651.924
Engine Code
B47-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
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
228 hp
BMW 525d
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 525d
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20.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
20.57 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
46 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 525d
37 mpg
city
42 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
719 mi
Range
837 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
719 mi
837 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
104.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data