The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10)

€ 54,800
Mercedes E 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes E 350
€ 45,500
 BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10) BMW 525d
€ 54,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500

ⓘ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 350 is just 1.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Mercedes E 350
BMW 525d
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
73
81.5
58.3
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes E 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
113.1
191.7
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
191.7 in
Length
190.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 350
BMW 525d
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
Mercedes E 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.32 %
BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes E 350
BMW 525d
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes E 350
BMW 525d
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW M57
M 272.977
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes E 350
268 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes E 350
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d

Performance

Mercedes E 350
BMW 525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

▶ REPLAY
14.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.83 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350
14.85 lb/hp
19.83 lb/hp
BMW 525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 350
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes E 350
25 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 525d
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
649 mi
Mercedes E 350
518 mi
649 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
137.9 kWh
Mercedes E 350
181.9 kWh
137.9 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 350
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data