The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. BMW 525d Steptronic (13 - 16)

€ 54,200
Mercedes E 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) Mercedes E 300
€ 49,700
 BMW 525d Steptronic (13 - 16) BMW 525d
€ 54,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,700

ⓘ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 300 is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 525d.
Mercedes E 300
BMW 525d
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
73
81.5
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
113.1
192.1
Blueprint BMW 525d Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
192.1 in
Length
193.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 300
BMW 525d
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4993 lb
Mercedes E 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.67 %
BMW 525d Steptronic (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes E 300
BMW 525d
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes E 300
BMW 525d
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW N47
M 276.952
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes E 300
249 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes E 300
251 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d

Performance

Mercedes E 300
BMW 525d
152 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

▶ REPLAY
16.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300
16.07 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
BMW 525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 300
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes E 300
32 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 525d
24 mpg
city
42 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
925 mi
Mercedes E 300
495 mi
925 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes E 300
140.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 300
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data