The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 45,000
€ 46,600
€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘ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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY is just 2.7 cm longer, 0.8 cm wider and 1.1 cm lower than the BMW 525xi.
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525xi
1471
1854
2071
1482
1846
2036
1854 mm
Width
1846 mm
2071 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2036 mm
1471 mm
Height
1482 mm
2874
4868
2888
4841
4868 mm
Length
4841 mm
2874 mm
Wheelbase
2888 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525xi
1650 kg
Kerb Weight
1720 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2205 kg
Weight Difference:
70 kg
4.07 %
General
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525xi
W212
Generation
E60
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525xi
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
BMW N53
M 271.860
Engine Code
N53-B30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
201 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 525xi
310 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
310 NM
270 NM
BMW 525xi
Performance
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525xi
148 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 525xi
▶ REPLAY
8.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8 kg/bhp
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
8.21 kg/bhp
8 kg/bhp
BMW 525xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525xi
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
37 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 525xi
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
482 mi
Range
537 mi
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
482 mi
537 mi
BMW 525xi
Environmental Impact
144 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).
153.5 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
144 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 525xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
540 L
Boot Capacity
520 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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