The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
€ 41,900
€ 41,400
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400
ⓘ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 BlueTEC.
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
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 BlueTEC
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.79 %
General
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
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 BlueTEC
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 523i
177 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
147 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
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18.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.54 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.86 lb/hp
28.54 lb/hp
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
22 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
565 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW 523i
565 mi
797 mi
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 523i
145.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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