The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 13) vs. BMW 523i (10 - 11)
€ 40,800
€ 43,800
€ 40,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,800
ⓘ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 Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY is just 1.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 523i.
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 523i
57.9
73
81.5
57.6
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.9 in
Height
57.6 in
113.1
191.7
116.9
192.9
191.7 in
Length
192.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 523i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.39 %
General
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 523i
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 523i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
BMW N53
M 271.860
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
181 hp
201 hp
BMW 523i
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
199 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 523i
144 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
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19.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
19.67 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
33 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
516 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
516 mi
572 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
134.5 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
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
134.5 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
