The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 51,500
€ 48,300
€ 51,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300
ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 525d.
Mercedes E 300
BMW 525d
58
73
81.5
57.6
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
113.1
192.1
116.9
192.9
192.1 in
Length
192.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300
BMW 525d
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.29 %
General
Mercedes E 300
BMW 525d
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
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
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300
15.32 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes E 300
35 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 525d
25 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
539 mi
Range
906 mi
Mercedes E 300
539 mi
906 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
98.8 kWh
Mercedes E 300
128.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 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
