BMW 535i vs Mercedes-Benz E250
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2016 Mercedes-Benz E250
Overview
| Spec | BMW 535i535i | Mercedes-Benz E250E 250 Luxury BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 535i | E 250 Luxury BlueTEC |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | diesel fuel |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | diesel |
| Model year | 2016 | 2016 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW 535i535i | Mercedes-Benz E250E 250 Luxury BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $55,850 | $52,650 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW 535i535i | Mercedes-Benz E250E 250 Luxury BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 24 MPG | 33 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 20 MPG | 28 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 31 MPG | 42 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal | 21.1 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW 535i535i | Mercedes-Benz E250E 250 Luxury BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 302 hp (best) | 195 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L (best) | 2.1 L |
| Cylinders | I6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW 535i535i | Mercedes-Benz E250E 250 Luxury BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 14 cu ft (best) | 12.9 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 3,957 lbs (best) | 4,167 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in (best) | 113.2 in |
| Length | 193.4 in (best) | 192.1 in |
| Width | 73.2 in (best) | 73 in |
| Height | 57.6 in (best) | 57.1 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW 535i535i | Mercedes-Benz E250E 250 Luxury BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW 535i | Mercedes-Benz E250 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 535i $55,850 MSRP(Currently comparing) | E 250 Luxury BlueTEC $52,650 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | E 250 Sport BlueTEC $52,650 MSRP |
| 3 | — | E 250 Luxury BlueTEC 4MATIC $55,150 MSRP |
| 4 | — | E 250 Sport BlueTEC 4MATIC $55,150 MSRP |