The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon (13 - 14) vs. BMW 525xi Touring (07 - 08)
€ 49,800
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon € 46,900
BMW 525xi Touring
€ 49,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon is 2.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 525xi Touring.
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 525xi Touring
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58 in
Height
58.7 in
193.1 in
Length
190.7 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 525xi Touring
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.76 %
General
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 525xi Touring
S212
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 250 CDI 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 3800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes E 250 CDI 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 Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525xi Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 525xi Touring
144 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xi Touring
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20.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.4 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
20.68 lb/hp
18.4 lb/hp
BMW 525xi Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 525xi Touring
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
46 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 525xi Touring
39 mpg
city
20 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
719 mi
Range
518 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
719 mi
518 mi
BMW 525xi Touring
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).
159.2 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
104.9 kWh
159.2 kWh
BMW 525xi Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
323 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 525xi Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 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