The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 350 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 41,900
€ 55,900
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 523i is 3.2 inches shorter and 0.2 inches narrower.
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 350 d
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.8
72.9
81.3
72.7 in
Width
72.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
113.7
190.6
115.7
193.8
190.6 in
Length
193.8 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 350 d
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.11 %
General
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 350 d
E60
Generation
W213
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 350 d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N53-B25
Engine Code
OM 642.855
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
BMW 523i
187 hp
254 hp
Mercedes E 350 d
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 523i
177 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 d
Performance
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 350 d
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 350 d
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18.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.62 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.86 lb/hp
15.62 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 350 d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes E 350 d
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
565 mi
Range
586 mi
BMW 523i
565 mi
586 mi
Mercedes E 350 d
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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 523i
145.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
Mercedes E 350 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 350 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
