The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 54,200
€ 46,600
€ 54,200
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes E 300 is 1.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 525xi.
Mercedes E 300
BMW 525xi
58
73
81.5
58.3
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58 in
Height
58.3 in
113.1
192.1
113.7
190.6
192.1 in
Length
190.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300
BMW 525xi
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.22 %
General
Mercedes E 300
BMW 525xi
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300
BMW 525xi
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW N53
M 276.952
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes E 300
249 hp
215 hp
BMW 525xi
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes E 300
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525xi
Performance
Mercedes E 300
BMW 525xi
152 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xi
▶ REPLAY
16.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300
16.07 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
BMW 525xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300
BMW 525xi
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes E 300
32 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 525xi
24 mpg
city
21 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
495 mi
Range
537 mi
Mercedes E 300
495 mi
537 mi
BMW 525xi
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).
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 300
140.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 525xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300
BMW 525xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
