The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 53,300

€ 50,900

€ 53,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘ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
3957 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.34 %

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

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 276
Engine Series
BMW N47
M 276.952
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
273 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 525d
▶ REPLAY
12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.4 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
12.67 lb/hp
18.4 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 525d
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
731 mi
Range
853 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
731 mi
853 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
128.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data