The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 52,900
€ 41,900
€ 52,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes E 300 is 3.2 inches longer and 0.2 inches wider.
Mercedes E 300
BMW 523i
57.8
72.9
81.3
57.8
72.7
80.2
72.9 in
Width
72.7 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
115.7
193.8
113.7
190.6
193.8 in
Length
190.6 in
115.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300
BMW 523i
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.32 %
General
Mercedes E 300
BMW 523i
W213
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300
BMW 523i
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-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes E 300
242 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes E 300
273 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Mercedes E 300
BMW 523i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.86 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300
15.08 lb/hp
18.86 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes E 300
37 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
651 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes E 300
651 mi
565 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 300
119.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1411 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
