The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (13 - 14) vs. BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 54,900
€ 46,600
€ 54,900
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC is 1.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 525xi.
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525xi
58
73
81.5
58.3
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58 in
Height
58.3 in
113.1
192.1
113.7
190.6
192.1 in
Length
190.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525xi
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.76 %
General
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525xi
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525xi
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N53
OM 642.852
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
249 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
249 hp
215 hp
BMW 525xi
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525xi
Performance
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525xi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xi
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16.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
16.69 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
BMW 525xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525xi
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
44 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 525xi
37 mpg
city
21 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
692 mi
Range
537 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
692 mi
537 mi
BMW 525xi
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).
153.5 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
109.1 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 525xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
