The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 54,000
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13) Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
€ 47,700
 BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 525d
€ 54,000
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC is just 1.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)
73
81.5
58.3
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)
113.1
191.7
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
191.7 in
Length
190.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.87 %
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
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 642.850
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
208 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d

Performance

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

▶ REPLAY
19.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.94 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
19.56 lb/hp
19.94 lb/hp
BMW 525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
35 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525d
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
630 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
731 mi
630 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
141.9 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
139.9 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 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
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data