The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13) vs. BMW 525xd (08 - 08)
€ 54,000
€ 44,600
€ 54,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,600
ⓘ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 525xd.
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525xd
57.9
73
81.5
58.3
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
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 BlueTEC
BMW 525xd
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.41 %
General
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525xd
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525xd
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 525xd
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 525xd
Performance
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525xd
149 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xd
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19.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.83 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
19.56 lb/hp
19.83 lb/hp
BMW 525xd
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525xd
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
35 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 525xd
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
731 mi
Range
649 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
731 mi
649 mi
BMW 525xd
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).
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).
137.9 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
139.9 kWh
137.9 kWh
BMW 525xd
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525xd
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
