The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 56,100

€ 46,600

€ 56,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY is just 1.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 525xi.
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525xi
57.9
73
81.5
58.3
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
113.1
191.7
113.7
190.6
191.7 in
Length
190.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525xi
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.74 %

General
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525xi
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525xi
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW N53
M 276.952
Engine Code
N53-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302 hp
215 hp
BMW 525xi
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
273 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525xi
Performance
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525xi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525xi
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13.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
13.32 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
BMW 525xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525xi
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
32 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 525xi
24 mpg
city
21 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
672 mi
Range
537 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
672 mi
537 mi
BMW 525xi
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
153.5 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
140.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 525xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data