The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 58,000
€ 47,700
€ 58,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC is 1.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
58
73
81.5
58.3
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58 in
Height
58.3 in
113.1
192.1
113.7
190.6
192.1 in
Length
190.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
4222 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.36 %
General
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW M57
OM 642.858
Engine Code
M57-D30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
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16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.94 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
16.62 lb/hp
19.94 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
41 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525d
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
643 mi
Range
630 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
643 mi
630 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
141.9 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
117.3 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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