The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. BMW 523i (10 - 11)
€ 41,400
€ 43,800
€ 41,400
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 BlueTEC is just 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 523i.
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
BMW 523i
58
73
81.5
57.6
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58 in
Height
57.6 in
113.1
192.1
116.9
192.9
192.1 in
Length
192.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
BMW 523i
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.58 %
General
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
BMW 523i
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
BMW 523i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N53
OM 651.925
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 2800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
134 hp
201 hp
BMW 523i
266 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
266 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
BMW 523i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
▶ REPLAY
28.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
28.54 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
51 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
42 mpg
city
22 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
797 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
797 mi
572 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
94.6 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 BlueTEC
94.6 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 200 BlueTEC
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
