The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. BMW 525i Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 57,400

€ 48,200

€ 57,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,200
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is 2.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 525i Touring.
Mercedes E 350 Station Wagon
BMW 525i 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 Station Wagon
BMW 525i Touring
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.7 %

General
Mercedes E 350 Station Wagon
BMW 525i Touring
S212
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 350 Station Wagon
BMW 525i Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW N53
M 276.952
Engine Code
N53-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes E 350 Station Wagon
302 hp
215 hp
BMW 525i Touring
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes E 350 Station Wagon
273 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525i Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 350 Station Wagon
BMW 525i Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 525i Touring
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13.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.4 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 Station Wagon
13.47 lb/hp
18.4 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350 Station Wagon
BMW 525i Touring
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes E 350 Station Wagon
33 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
516 mi
Range
506 mi
Mercedes E 350 Station Wagon
516 mi
506 mi
BMW 525i Touring
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
162.9 kWh
Mercedes E 350 Station Wagon
134.5 kWh
162.9 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350 Station Wagon
BMW 525i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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