The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - 18) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 58,600
€ 41,900
€ 58,600
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 350 d is 3.2 inches longer and 0.2 inches wider.
Mercedes E 350 d
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 350 d
BMW 523i
3968 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.11 %
General
Mercedes E 350 d
BMW 523i
W213
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 350 d
BMW 523i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N53
OM 642.873
Engine Code
N53-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes E 350 d
254 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes E 350 d
457 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Mercedes E 350 d
BMW 523i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 350 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
▶ REPLAY
15.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.86 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 d
15.62 lb/hp
18.86 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350 d
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes E 350 d
39 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
518 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes E 350 d
518 mi
565 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
123.4 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 350 d
123.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350 d
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
