The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 523i (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 13)

€ 39,700
BMW 523i (07 - 10) BMW 523i
€ 39,300
 Mercedes E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 13) Mercedes E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300

ⓘ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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.8
Blueprint BMW 523i (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW 523i (07 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Mercedes E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 13)
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4971 lb
BMW 523i (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.44 %
Mercedes E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 13)

General

BMW 523i
Mercedes E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 523i
Mercedes E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N53-B25
Engine Code
OM 651.925
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 2800 rpm
BMW 523i
187 hp
134 hp
Mercedes E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 523i
177 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 523i
Mercedes E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
147 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.3 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.57 lb/hp
28.3 lb/hp
Mercedes E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 523i
Mercedes E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
23 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
580 mi
Range
705 mi
BMW 523i
580 mi
705 mi
Mercedes E 200 CDI 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).
107 kWh
BMW 523i
142.1 kWh
107 kWh
Mercedes E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 523i
Mercedes E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data