The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13) vs. BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 54,000
€ 46,600
€ 54,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘ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 2.7 cm longer, 0.8 cm wider and 1.1 cm lower than the BMW 525xi.
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525xi
1471
1854
2071
1482
1846
2036
1854 mm
Width
1846 mm
2071 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2036 mm
1471 mm
Height
1482 mm
2874
4868
2888
4841
4868 mm
Length
4841 mm
2874 mm
Wheelbase
2888 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525xi
1845 kg
Kerb Weight
1720 kg
2370 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2205 kg
Weight Difference:
125 kg
6.78 %
General
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525xi
W212
Generation
E60
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525xi
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N53
OM 642.850
Engine Code
N53-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
208 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
208 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 525xi
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
540 NM
270 NM
BMW 525xi
Performance
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525xi
149 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 525xi
▶ REPLAY
8.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8 kg/bhp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
8.87 kg/bhp
8 kg/bhp
BMW 525xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525xi
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
42 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 525xi
29 mpg
city
25 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
731 mi
Range
537 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
731 mi
537 mi
BMW 525xi
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).
153.5 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
139.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 525xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
540 L
Boot Capacity
520 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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