The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 52,700
€ 41,900
€ 52,700
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 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
4134 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
14.66 %
General
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 523i
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
148 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
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20.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.86 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
20.57 lb/hp
18.86 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
46 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
719 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
719 mi
565 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
104.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
