The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 53,800

€ 57,200

€ 53,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,200
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 525d Touring.
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
59.5
73
81.5
59
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
59.5 in
Height
59 in
113.1
192.7
117.1
194.6
192.7 in
Length
194.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
5368 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.07 %

General
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
S212
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW B47
M 276.952
Engine Code
B47-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
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
249 hp
228 hp
BMW 525d Touring
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
251 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring
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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.07 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
16.29 lb/hp
17.07 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
33 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
700 mi
Range
804 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
700 mi
804 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
134.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft











55.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft