The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW 523i Touring (10 - 11)
€ 56,300
€ 44,800
€ 56,300
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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is 0.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the BMW 523i Touring.
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 523i Touring
59.5
73
81.5
57.6
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
59.5 in
Height
57.6 in
113.1
192.7
116.9
193.2
192.7 in
Length
193.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 523i Touring
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.97 %
General
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 523i Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N53
M 272.983
Engine Code
N53-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
288 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
288 hp
201 hp
BMW 523i Touring
269 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
269 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 523i Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 523i Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i Touring
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14.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.63 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
14.13 lb/hp
19.63 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
27 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
578 mi
Range
551 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
578 mi
551 mi
BMW 523i Touring
Environmental Impact
162.9 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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
162.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 523i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 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



















