The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 200 (13 - 15)
€ 41,900
€ 42,400
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘ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 200.
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 200
57.8
72.7
80.2
58
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.8 in
Height
58 in
113.7
190.6
113.1
192.1
190.6 in
Length
192.1 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 200
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.93 %
General
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 200
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 200
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N53-B25
Engine Code
M 274.920


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 523i
187 hp
181 hp
Mercedes E 200
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 523i
177 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 200
Performance
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 200
147 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 200
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18.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.67 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.86 lb/hp
19.67 lb/hp
Mercedes E 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 200
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes E 200
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
565 mi
Range
601 mi
BMW 523i
565 mi
601 mi
Mercedes E 200
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
115.6 kWh
BMW 523i
145.8 kWh
115.6 kWh
Mercedes E 200
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 200
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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