The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 250 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 51,800
Mercedes E 250 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) Mercedes E 250 CDI
€ 50,900
 BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 525d
€ 51,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900

ⓘ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 CDI is just 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 525d.
Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW 525d
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
73
81.5
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
113.1
192.1
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
192.1 in
Length
192.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW 525d
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5115 lb
Mercedes E 250 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.7 %
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)

General

Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW 525d
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes E 250 CDI
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 CDI
201 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes E 250 CDI
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d

Performance

Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW 525d
148 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

▶ REPLAY
20.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.4 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI
20.24 lb/hp
18.4 lb/hp
BMW 525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI
44 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 525d
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
679 mi
Range
853 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI
679 mi
853 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
111 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI
111 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data