The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 53,000
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 47,100
 BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 525d
€ 53,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100

ⓘ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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY is just 1.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 525d.
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525d
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
73
81.5
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11)
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.9 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
113.1
191.7
Blueprint BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11)
116.9
192.9
191.7 in
Length
192.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525d
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5104 lb
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.52 %
BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525d
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525d
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 272.983
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
288 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
288 hp
201 hp
BMW 525d
269 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
269 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d

Performance

Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

▶ REPLAY
13.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
13.28 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
28 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 525d
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
585 mi
Range
713 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
585 mi
713 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
125.5 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
161.1 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data