The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 45,800

€ 41,900

€ 45,800
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 250 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 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 523i
57.9
73
81.5
57.8
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.9 in
Height
57.8 in
113.1
191.7
113.7
190.6
191.7 in
Length
190.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 523i
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.02 %

General
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 523i
W212
Generation
E60
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 523i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
BMW N53
M 271.860
Engine Code
N53-B25


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
229 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 523i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i
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18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.86 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
18.1 lb/hp
18.86 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
36 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
556 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
556 mi
565 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
125 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 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
125 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 250 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