The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (13 - 14) vs. BMW 525xi Touring (07 - 08)
€ 58,200

€ 46,900

€ 58,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,900
ⓘ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 525xi Touring.
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 525xi 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 525xi Touring
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.19 %

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

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 525xi Touring
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 Station Wagon
249 hp
215 hp
BMW 525xi Touring
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
457 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525xi Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 525xi Touring
152 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 525xi Touring
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17.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.4 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
17.31 lb/hp
18.4 lb/hp
BMW 525xi Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 525xi Touring
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
43 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 525xi Touring
36 mpg
city
20 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
667 mi
Range
518 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
667 mi
518 mi
BMW 525xi 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).
159.2 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
113.1 kWh
159.2 kWh
BMW 525xi Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
323 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 525xi Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
17 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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