The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (13 - 14) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 54,900

€ 52,200

€ 54,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,200
ⓘ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 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
193.2
192.1 in
Length
193.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.38 %

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

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N47
OM 642.852
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
249 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
249 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 525d
▶ REPLAY
16.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.87 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
16.69 lb/hp
18.87 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
44 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 525d
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
692 mi
Range
853 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
692 mi
853 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
109.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data