The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes E 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 44,300

€ 47,500

€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,500
ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes E 250.
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 250
57.6
73.2
82.4
58
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
58 in
116.9
192.9
113.1
192.1
192.9 in
Length
192.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 250
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.6 %

General
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 250
F10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 250
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N53-B30
Engine Code
M 274.920


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 523i
201 hp
208 hp
Mercedes E 250
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 523i
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250
Performance
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 250
145 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 250
▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.81 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.92 lb/hp
17.81 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 250
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes E 250
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
572 mi
Range
632 mi
BMW 523i
572 mi
632 mi
Mercedes E 250
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).
109.9 kWh
BMW 523i
144 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mercedes E 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data