The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 41,900
€ 63,000
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,000
ⓘ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 400
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 400
3527 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.09 %
General
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 400
E60
Generation
W213
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 400
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N53-B25
Engine Code
M 276.853
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 523i
187 hp
328 hp
Mercedes E 400
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 523i
177 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 400
Performance
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 400
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 400
▶ REPLAY
18.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.23 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.86 lb/hp
12.23 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 400
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes E 400
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
565 mi
Range
539 mi
BMW 523i
565 mi
539 mi
Mercedes E 400
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).
144 kWh
BMW 523i
145.8 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes E 400
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 400
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
