The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 13) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 54,700

€ 47,100

€ 54,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100
ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 525d.
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
58
73
81.5
57.6
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58 in
Height
57.6 in
113.1
192.1
116.9
192.9
192.1 in
Length
192.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5104 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.56 %

General
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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 N57
OM 642.852
Engine Code
N57-D30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
249 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
249 hp
201 hp
BMW 525d
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d
▶ REPLAY
16.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
16.69 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
43 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 525d
34 mpg
city
30 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
667 mi
Range
713 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
667 mi
713 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
125.5 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
113.1 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data