The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

€ 71,200
Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) Mercedes E 500
€ 52,200
 BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) BMW 525d
€ 71,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,200

ⓘ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 500 is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 525d.
Mercedes E 500
BMW 525d
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
73
81.5
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
113.1
192.1
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
192.1 in
Length
193.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 500
BMW 525d
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5214 lb
Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.4 %
BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes E 500
BMW 525d
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes E 500
BMW 525d
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW N47
M 278.922
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes E 500
402 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes E 500
443 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d

Performance

Mercedes E 500
BMW 525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

▶ REPLAY
10.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.87 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
10.45 lb/hp
18.87 lb/hp
BMW 525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 500
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes E 500
26 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 525d
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
559 mi
Range
853 mi
Mercedes E 500
559 mi
853 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes E 500
168.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 500
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data