The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) vs. BMW 523i Touring Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 50,700
€ 47,000
€ 50,700
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 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 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 Station Wagon
BMW 523i Touring
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5247 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.11 %
General
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
BMW 523i Touring
S212
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
BMW 523i Touring
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 Station Wagon
208 hp
201 hp
BMW 523i Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 523i Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
BMW 523i Touring
145 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i Touring
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18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.8 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
18.92 lb/hp
19.8 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
39 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
601 mi
Range
557 mi
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
601 mi
557 mi
BMW 523i Touring
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
147.7 kWh
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
115.6 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 250 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











