The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Touring (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (09 - 13)
€ 42,600
€ 48,100
€ 42,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 523i Touring is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
BMW 523i Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
58.7
72.7
80.2
59.5
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.7 in
Height
59.5 in
113.6
190.7
113.1
192.7
190.7 in
Length
192.7 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3671 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
9.76 %
General
BMW 523i Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 523i Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
187 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
177 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 523i Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
143 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
19.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.24 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
19.63 lb/hp
20.24 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
30 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
551 mi
Range
632 mi
BMW 523i Touring
551 mi
632 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
149.7 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
55.2 cu ft
