The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 56,300
€ 55,000
€ 56,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 400 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Mercedes E 400
BMW 525d
58
73
81.5
58.2
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58 in
Height
58.2 in
113.1
192.1
117.1
194.3
192.1 in
Length
194.3 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 400
BMW 525d
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.45 %
General
Mercedes E 400
BMW 525d
W212
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 400
BMW 525d
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW B47
M 276.820
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes E 400
328 hp
228 hp
BMW 525d
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes E 400
354 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Mercedes E 400
BMW 525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
▶ REPLAY
12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400
12 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 400
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes E 400
31 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 525d
23 mpg
city
42 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
489 mi
Range
837 mi
Mercedes E 400
489 mi
837 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes E 400
142.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 400
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
