The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Touring (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 220 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 42,600

€ 49,300

€ 42,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,300
ⓘ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. The BMW 523i Touring is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes E 220 CDI Station Wagon.
BMW 523i Touring
Mercedes E 220 CDI Station Wagon
58.7
72.7
80.2
58
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.7 in
Height
58 in
113.6
190.7
113.1
193.1
190.7 in
Length
193.1 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i Touring
Mercedes E 220 CDI Station Wagon
3671 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
9.76 %

General
BMW 523i Touring
Mercedes E 220 CDI Station Wagon
E61
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 523i Touring
Mercedes E 220 CDI Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N53-B25
Engine Code
OM 651.924


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
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
187 hp
168 hp
Mercedes E 220 CDI Station Wagon
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 220 CDI Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 523i Touring
Mercedes E 220 CDI Station Wagon
143 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 220 CDI Station Wagon
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19.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.21 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
19.63 lb/hp
24.21 lb/hp
Mercedes E 220 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i Touring
Mercedes E 220 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
30 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes E 220 CDI Station Wagon
22 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
551 mi
Range
705 mi
BMW 523i Touring
551 mi
705 mi
Mercedes E 220 CDI Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
107 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
149.7 kWh
107 kWh
Mercedes E 220 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i Touring
Mercedes E 220 CDI Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft










46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
55.2 cu ft