The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15) vs. BMW 525d (11 - 13)

€ 52,500
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15) Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
€ 46,100
 BMW 525d (11 - 13) BMW 525d
€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100

ⓘ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 BlueTEC is just 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 525d.
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
73
81.5
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d (11 - 13)
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 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
113.1
192.1
Blueprint BMW 525d (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
192.1 in
Length
192.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4971 lb
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.79 %
BMW 525d (11 - 13)

General

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N47
OM 642.852
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
228 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d

Performance

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

▶ REPLAY
17.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
17.84 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
BMW 525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
46 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 525d
39 mpg
city
38 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
719 mi
Range
870 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
719 mi
870 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
102.8 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
104.9 kWh
102.8 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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