The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (14 - 16) vs. BMW 523i Touring Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 52,900
€ 47,000
€ 52,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,000
ⓘ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 BlueTEC Station Wagon is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 523i Touring.
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 523i Touring
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
193.1
116.9
193.2
193.1 in
Length
193.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 523i Touring
4222 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5247 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.76 %
General
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 523i Touring
S212
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC 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-B30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
201 hp
201 hp
BMW 523i Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 523i Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 523i Touring
147 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i Touring
▶ REPLAY
21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.8 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
21 lb/hp
19.8 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
50 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
42 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
780 mi
Range
557 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
780 mi
557 mi
BMW 523i Touring
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
147.7 kWh
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
96.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 523i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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
















