The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 200 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 45,000
€ 41,900
€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 200 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 523i.
Mercedes E 200
BMW 523i
58
73
81.5
57.8
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58 in
Height
57.8 in
113.1
192.1
113.7
190.6
192.1 in
Length
190.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 200
BMW 523i
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.73 %
General
Mercedes E 200
BMW 523i
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 200
BMW 523i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW N53
M 274.920
Engine Code
N53-B25


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes E 200
181 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes E 200
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Mercedes E 200
BMW 523i
145 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
▶ REPLAY
20.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.86 lb/hp
Mercedes E 200
20.04 lb/hp
18.86 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 200
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes E 200
41 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
632 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes E 200
632 mi
565 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes E 200
109.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 200
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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