The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 71,200
€ 46,600
€ 71,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘ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 500 is 1.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 525xi.
Mercedes E 500
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 500
BMW 525xi
4200 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
9.71 %
General
Mercedes E 500
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 500
BMW 525xi
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW N53
M 278.922
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes E 500
402 hp
215 hp
BMW 525xi
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes E 500
443 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525xi
Performance
Mercedes E 500
BMW 525xi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xi
▶ REPLAY
10.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
10.45 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
BMW 525xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 500
BMW 525xi
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes E 500
26 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 525xi
20 mpg
city
21 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
559 mi
Range
537 mi
Mercedes E 500
559 mi
537 mi
BMW 525xi
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).
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 500
168.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 525xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 500
BMW 525xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
