The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (14 - 16) vs. BMW 523i Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 55,700

€ 44,800

€ 55,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800
ⓘ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. The Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon is 2.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 523i Touring.
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 523i Touring
58
73
81.5
58.7
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58 in
Height
58.7 in
113.1
193.1
113.6
190.7
193.1 in
Length
190.7 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 523i Touring
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
13.29 %

General
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 523i Touring
S212
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 523i Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N53
OM 642.852
Engine Code
N53-B25


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
228 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i Touring
398 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
398 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 523i Touring
151 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i Touring
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18.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.98 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
18.9 lb/hp
19.98 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
45 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
705 mi
Range
551 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
705 mi
551 mi
BMW 523i Touring
Environmental Impact
107 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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
107 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 523i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
17 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










52.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft