The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 525xi Touring (07 - 08)
€ 54,100
€ 46,900
€ 54,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 525xi Touring.
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 525xi Touring
59.5
73
81.5
58.7
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
59.5 in
Height
58.7 in
113.1
192.7
113.6
190.7
192.7 in
Length
190.7 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 525xi Touring
4255 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7 %
General
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 525xi Touring
S212
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 525xi Touring
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 4200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
201 hp
215 hp
BMW 525xi Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525xi Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 525xi Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xi Touring
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21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.4 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
21.17 lb/hp
18.4 lb/hp
BMW 525xi Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 525xi Touring
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
39 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 525xi Touring
33 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
611 mi
Range
518 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
611 mi
518 mi
BMW 525xi Touring
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
159.2 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
123.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
BMW 525xi Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
323 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 525xi Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
55.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
