The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. BMW 523i (07 - 10)
€ 47,400
€ 39,700
€ 47,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 523i.
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 523i
58
73
81.5
57.8
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58 in
Height
57.8 in
113.1
192.1
113.7
190.6
192.1 in
Length
190.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 523i
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
11.77 %
General
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 523i
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
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
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 523i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
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19.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
19.58 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
51 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
41 mpg
city
23 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
797 mi
Range
580 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
797 mi
580 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
142.1 kWh
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
94.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
