The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15) vs. BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 55,200

€ 47,500

€ 55,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,500
ⓘ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 525i.
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525i
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 525i
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.79 %

General
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525i
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 525i
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
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
215 hp
BMW 525i
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 525i
Performance
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 525i
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16.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
16.02 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
46 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 525i
39 mpg
city
20 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
719 mi
Range
524 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
719 mi
524 mi
BMW 525i
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
157.2 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
104.9 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 525i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data