The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. BMW 525d Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 55,000

€ 48,400

€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,400
ⓘ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 525d Touring.
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
58
73
81.5
58.7
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58 in
Height
58.7 in
113.1
193.1
113.6
190.7
193.1 in
Length
190.7 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.64 %

General
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
S212
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 Station Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW M57
OM 651.924
Engine Code
M57-D30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
201 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring
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21.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.97 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
21.44 lb/hp
20.97 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
41 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
632 mi
Range
630 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
632 mi
630 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
141.9 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
119.3 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










55.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft