The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 d Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. BMW 523i Touring (07 - 10)
€ 54,400
€ 42,600
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes E 300 d Station Wagon is 3.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 523i Touring.
Mercedes E 300 d Station Wagon
BMW 523i Touring
58.1
72.9
81.3
58.7
72.7
80.2
72.9 in
Width
72.7 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.1 in
Height
58.7 in
115.7
194.2
113.6
190.7
194.2 in
Length
190.7 in
115.7 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300 d Station Wagon
BMW 523i Touring
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
5501 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
9.76 %
General
Mercedes E 300 d Station Wagon
BMW 523i Touring
S213
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300 d 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 654
Engine Series
BMW N53
OM 654.920
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 3800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes E 300 d Station Wagon
242 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes E 300 d Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 300 d Station Wagon
BMW 523i Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 d Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i Touring
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16.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.63 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 d Station Wagon
16.81 lb/hp
19.63 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300 d Station Wagon
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes E 300 d Station Wagon
45 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
598 mi
Range
551 mi
Mercedes E 300 d Station Wagon
598 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 d Station Wagon
107 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300 d Station Wagon
BMW 523i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
18.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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

















