The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes E 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 44,300
€ 105,800
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,800
ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes E 63 AMG.
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 63 AMG
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.9
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
57.9 in
116.9
192.9
113.1
191.7
192.9 in
Length
191.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 63 AMG
3803 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.26 %
General
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 63 AMG
F10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 63 AMG
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
N53-B30
Engine Code
M 156.985
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 523i
201 hp
518 hp
Mercedes E 63 AMG
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
BMW 523i
199 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 63 AMG
Performance
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 63 AMG
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 63 AMG
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18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.83 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.92 lb/hp
7.83 lb/hp
Mercedes E 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes E 63 AMG
22 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
572 mi
Range
326 mi
BMW 523i
572 mi
326 mi
Mercedes E 63 AMG
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).
238.7 kWh
BMW 523i
144 kWh
238.7 kWh
Mercedes E 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Mercedes E 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
