The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 53,000
€ 48,300
€ 53,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300
ⓘ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
73
81.5
57.6
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
113.1
191.7
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
3803 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.58 %
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-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N47
M 272.983
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
288 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
288 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d
269 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
269 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
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13.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
13.28 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
28 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 525d
19 mpg
city
42 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
585 mi
Range
906 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
585 mi
906 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).
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).
98.8 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
161.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 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

















