The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 220 CDI (13 - 14) vs. BMW 523i (10 - 11)
€ 43,500
€ 43,800
€ 43,500
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 220 CDI is just 2 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 1 cm taller than the BMW 523i.
Mercedes E 220 CDI
BMW 523i
1474
1854
2071
1464
1860
2094
1854 mm
Width
1860 mm
2071 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2094 mm
1474 mm
Height
1464 mm
2874
4879
2968
4899
4879 mm
Length
4899 mm
2874 mm
Wheelbase
2968 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 220 CDI
BMW 523i
1735 kg
Kerb Weight
1725 kg
2300 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2260 kg
Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.58 %
General
Mercedes E 220 CDI
BMW 523i
W212
Generation
F10
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 220 CDI
BMW 523i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N53
OM 651.924
Engine Code
N53-B30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
168 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes E 220 CDI
168 bhp
201 bhp
BMW 523i
400 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes E 220 CDI
400 NM
270 NM
BMW 523i
Performance
Mercedes E 220 CDI
BMW 523i
142 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
▶ REPLAY
10.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.58 kg/bhp
Mercedes E 220 CDI
10.33 kg/bhp
8.58 kg/bhp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 220 CDI
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes E 220 CDI
60 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 523i
49 mpg
city
27 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
No data
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
780 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes E 220 CDI
780 mi
572 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
Mercedes E 220 CDI
96.7 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 220 CDI
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
540 L
Boot Capacity
520 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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