The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW 523i (07 - 10)
€ 68,600

€ 39,700

€ 68,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 500 is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 523i.
Mercedes E 500
BMW 523i
57.9
73
81.5
57.8
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.9 in
Height
57.8 in
113.1
191.7
113.7
190.6
191.7 in
Length
190.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 500
BMW 523i
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
5236 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
562 lb
13.93 %

General
Mercedes E 500
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 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 273.971
Engine Code
N53-B25


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes E 500
383 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes E 500
391 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Mercedes E 500
BMW 523i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i
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10.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
10.53 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 500
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes E 500
22 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
15 mpg
city
23 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
460 mi
Range
580 mi
Mercedes E 500
460 mi
580 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
204.5 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).
142.1 kWh
Mercedes E 500
204.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
407 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
1069 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data