The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW 523i (10 - 11)
€ 71,400
€ 43,800
€ 71,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes E 500 is just 1.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 523i.
Mercedes E 500
BMW 523i
57.9
73
81.5
57.6
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.9 in
Height
57.6 in
113.1
191.7
116.9
192.9
191.7 in
Length
192.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 500
BMW 523i
4145 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
5346 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.25 %
General
Mercedes E 500
BMW 523i
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 500
BMW 523i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW N53
M 273.970
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes E 500
383 hp
201 hp
BMW 523i
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes E 500
391 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Mercedes E 500
BMW 523i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
▶ REPLAY
10.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
10.82 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 500
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes E 500
21 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
14 mpg
city
22 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
452 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes E 500
452 mi
572 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes E 500
208.4 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 500
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
