The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. BMW 523i (10 - 11)
€ 47,500
€ 43,800
€ 47,500
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 250 is just 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 523i.
Mercedes E 250
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 250
BMW 523i
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.6 %
General
Mercedes E 250
BMW 523i
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 250
BMW 523i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW N53
M 274.920
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes E 250
208 hp
201 hp
BMW 523i
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes E 250
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Mercedes E 250
BMW 523i
151 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
▶ REPLAY
17.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250
17.81 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 250
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes E 250
41 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
632 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes E 250
632 mi
572 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 250
109.9 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 250
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
