The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (13 - 14) vs. BMW 525d Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 58,200

€ 48,400

€ 58,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,400
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is 2.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 525d Touring.
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
58
73
81.5
58.7
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58 in
Height
58.7 in
113.1
193.1
113.6
190.7
193.1 in
Length
190.7 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.64 %

General
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
S212
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW M57
OM 642.852
Engine Code
M57-D30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
249 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
249 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d Touring
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
457 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
152 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring
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17.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.97 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
17.31 lb/hp
20.97 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
43 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
667 mi
Range
630 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
667 mi
630 mi
BMW 525d Touring
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).
141.9 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
113.1 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
17 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










52.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft