The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 56,300
€ 41,900
€ 56,300
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 Mercedes E 400 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 523i.
Mercedes E 400
BMW 523i
58
73
81.5
57.8
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58 in
Height
57.8 in
113.1
192.1
113.7
190.6
192.1 in
Length
190.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 400
BMW 523i
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.37 %
General
Mercedes E 400
BMW 523i
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 400
BMW 523i
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW N53
M 276.820
Engine Code
N53-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes E 400
328 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes E 400
354 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Mercedes E 400
BMW 523i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
▶ REPLAY
12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.86 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400
12 lb/hp
18.86 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 400
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes E 400
31 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
489 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes E 400
489 mi
565 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 400
142.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 400
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
