The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) vs. BMW 525xd Touring (08 - 08)
€ 50,700

€ 47,100

€ 50,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is 2.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 525xd Touring.
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
BMW 525xd 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 Station Wagon
BMW 525xd Touring
3935 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.25 %

General
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
BMW 525xd Touring
S212
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
BMW 525xd Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW M57
M 274.920
Engine Code
M57-D30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
208 hp
194 hp
BMW 525xd Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525xd Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
BMW 525xd Touring
145 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 525xd Touring
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18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.97 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
18.92 lb/hp
20.97 lb/hp
BMW 525xd Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
BMW 525xd Touring
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
39 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525xd Touring
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
601 mi
Range
630 mi
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
601 mi
630 mi
BMW 525xd Touring
Environmental Impact
115.6 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 Station Wagon
115.6 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 525xd Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
BMW 525xd 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