The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 250 CDI (13 - 14) vs. BMW 525i (07 - 10)

€ 46,600
Mercedes E 250 CDI (13 - 14) Mercedes E 250 CDI
€ 42,700
 BMW 525i (07 - 10) BMW 525i
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes E 250 CDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 525i.
Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW 525i
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 CDI (13 - 14)
73
81.5
57.8
Blueprint BMW 525i (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 CDI (13 - 14)
113.1
192.1
Blueprint BMW 525i (07 - 10)
113.7
190.6
192.1 in
Length
190.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW 525i
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
Mercedes E 250 CDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.2 %
BMW 525i (07 - 10)

General

Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW 525i
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW 525i
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N53
OM 651.924
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes E 250 CDI
201 hp
215 hp
BMW 525i
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes E 250 CDI
369 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525i

Performance

Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW 525i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i

▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.25 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI
19.36 lb/hp
16.25 lb/hp
BMW 525i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI
49 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 525i
40 mpg
city
22 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
764 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI
764 mi
572 mi
BMW 525i
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI
98.8 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 525i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW 525i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data