The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 39,700
€ 43,300
€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 523i is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.9
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.8 in
Height
57.9 in
113.7
190.6
113.1
191.7
190.6 in
Length
191.7 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.54 %
General
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
N53-B25
Engine Code
M 271.860


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 523i
187 hp
181 hp
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 523i
177 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
147 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.1 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.57 lb/hp
20.1 lb/hp
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
580 mi
Range
564 mi
BMW 523i
580 mi
564 mi
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 523i
142.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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