The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 44,900
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY € 41,900
BMW 523i
€ 44,900
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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 523i.
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 523i
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.9 in
Height
57.8 in
191.7 in
Length
190.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 523i
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.79 %
General
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 523i
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 523i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N53
OM 651.924
Engine Code
N53-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
168 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 523i
141 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
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22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.86 lb/hp
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
22.77 lb/hp
18.86 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
41 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
632 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
632 mi
565 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
119.3 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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
119.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data