The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13) vs. BMW 525i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 53,100
€ 50,400
€ 53,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 525i Touring.
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 525i Touring
59.5
73
81.5
58.7
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
59.5 in
Height
58.7 in
113.1
192.7
113.6
190.7
192.7 in
Length
190.7 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 525i Touring
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.73 %
General
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 525i Touring
S212
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 525i Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N53
OM 642.852
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
228 hp
215 hp
BMW 525i Touring
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
398 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525i Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 525i Touring
149 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525i Touring
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18.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.61 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
18.61 lb/hp
18.61 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 525i Touring
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
34 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
524 mi
Range
506 mi
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
524 mi
506 mi
BMW 525i Touring
Environmental Impact
144 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).
162.9 kWh
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
144 kWh
162.9 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 525i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
55.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
