The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) vs. BMW 525i xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 55,400

€ 45,300

€ 55,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is just 2.7 cm longer, 0.8 cm wider and 1.1 cm lower than the BMW 525i.
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525i
1471
1854
2071
1482
1846
2036
1854 mm
Width
1846 mm
2071 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2036 mm
1471 mm
Height
1482 mm
2874
4868
2888
4841
4868 mm
Length
4841 mm
2874 mm
Wheelbase
2888 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525i
1900 kg
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
2445 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2185 kg

Weight Difference:
200 kg
10.53 %

General
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525i
W212
Generation
E60
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N53
OM 642.858
Engine Code
N53-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
261 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
261 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 525i
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
620 NM
270 NM
BMW 525i
Performance
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525i
152 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

BMW 525i
▶ REPLAY
7.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.91 kg/bhp
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
7.28 kg/bhp
7.91 kg/bhp
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
43 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525i
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
753 mi
Range
524 mi
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
753 mi
524 mi
BMW 525i
Environmental Impact
135.8 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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
135.8 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 525i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
545 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
540 L
Boot Capacity
520 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data