The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW 525i (07 - 10)
€ 53,000
€ 42,700
€ 53,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 525i.
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525i
57.9
73
81.5
57.8
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.9 in
Height
57.8 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 525i
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.65 %
General
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525i
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N53
M 272.983
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
288 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
288 hp
215 hp
BMW 525i
269 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
269 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525i
Performance
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525i
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13.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.25 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
13.28 lb/hp
16.25 lb/hp
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
28 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 525i
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
585 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
585 mi
572 mi
BMW 525i
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).
144 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
161.1 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 525i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525i
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
