The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. BMW 525xi (07 - 08)
€ 56,300
€ 44,400
€ 56,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘ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 400 is 1.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 525xi.
Mercedes E 400
BMW 525xi
58
73
81.5
58.3
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58 in
Height
58.3 in
113.1
192.1
113.7
190.6
192.1 in
Length
190.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 400
BMW 525xi
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.75 %
General
Mercedes E 400
BMW 525xi
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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 400
BMW 525xi
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW N53
M 276.820
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes E 400
328 hp
215 hp
BMW 525xi
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes E 400
354 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525xi
Performance
Mercedes E 400
BMW 525xi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xi
▶ REPLAY
12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.43 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400
12 lb/hp
17.43 lb/hp
BMW 525xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 400
BMW 525xi
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes E 400
31 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 525xi
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
489 mi
Range
537 mi
Mercedes E 400
489 mi
537 mi
BMW 525xi
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).
153.5 kWh
Mercedes E 400
142.1 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 525xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 400
BMW 525xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
