The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 523i (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 250 CDI (13 - 14)

€ 39,700
BMW 523i (07 - 10) BMW 523i
€ 46,600
 Mercedes E 250 CDI (13 - 14) Mercedes E 250 CDI
€ 39,700
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 BMW 523i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes E 250 CDI.
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 250 CDI
57.8
Blueprint BMW 523i (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 CDI (13 - 14)
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.8 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 523i (07 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 CDI (13 - 14)
113.1
192.1
190.6 in
Length
192.1 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 523i
Mercedes E 250 CDI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
BMW 523i (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.77 %
Mercedes E 250 CDI (13 - 14)

General

BMW 523i
Mercedes E 250 CDI
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 250 CDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N53-B25
Engine Code
OM 651.924
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
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 523i
187 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 523i
177 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 CDI

Performance

BMW 523i
Mercedes E 250 CDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 CDI

▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.57 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 523i
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI
23 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
580 mi
Range
764 mi
BMW 523i
580 mi
764 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI
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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 523i
142.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 523i
Mercedes E 250 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data