The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Touring Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)
€ 47,000
€ 53,100
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,100
ⓘ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 0.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
BMW 523i Touring
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
57.6
73.2
82.4
59.5
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
59.5 in
116.9
193.2
113.1
192.7
193.2 in
Length
192.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i Touring
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.24 %
General
BMW 523i Touring
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
F11
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 523i Touring
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N53-B30
Engine Code
OM 642.852
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
201 hp
228 hp
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
199 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 523i Touring
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
141 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.61 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
19.8 lb/hp
18.61 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i Touring
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
30 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
557 mi
Range
524 mi
BMW 523i Touring
557 mi
524 mi
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
144 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
147.7 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i Touring
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
55.2 cu ft
