The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (11 - 11)
€ 43,800

€ 45,800

€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 523i is just 1.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.9
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
57.9 in
116.9
192.9
113.1
191.7
192.9 in
Length
191.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.34 %

General
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
F10
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 250 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-B30
Engine Code
M 271.860


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 523i
201 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 523i
199 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
148 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.1 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.92 lb/hp
18.1 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
572 mi
Range
556 mi
BMW 523i
572 mi
556 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
144 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).
125 kWh
BMW 523i
144 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data