The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (09 - 13) vs. BMW 523i Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 45,300

€ 44,800

€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 523i Touring.
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 523i Touring
59.5
73
81.5
58.7
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
59.5 in
Height
58.7 in
113.1
192.7
113.6
190.7
192.7 in
Length
190.7 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 523i Touring
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.14 %

General
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 523i Touring
S212
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 523i Touring
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 Station Wagon
168 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 523i Touring
135 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i Touring
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24.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.98 lb/hp
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
24.21 lb/hp
19.98 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
41 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
643 mi
Range
551 mi
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
643 mi
551 mi
BMW 523i Touring
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
117.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 523i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










55.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft