The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 250 CDI (13 - 14)
€ 46,900
		
					
					€ 46,600
					
					
					€ 46,900
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 46,600
				ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 530d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's  1.5 inches shorter,  0.3 inches narrower and  0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes E 250 CDI.
				
				BMW 530d
					Mercedes E 250 CDI
				57.8
							
							72.7
							
							80.2
							
						58
							
							73
															
							81.5
							
						72.7 in
					Width
					73 in
				80.2 in
					Width Incl. Mirrors
					81.5 in
				57.8 in
					Height
					58 in
				113.7
							
							190.6
							
						113.1
							
							192.1
							
						190.6 in
					Length
					192.1 in
				113.7 in
					Wheelbase
					113.1 in
				Vehicle Weight
BMW 530d
					Mercedes E 250 CDI
				3671 lb
					Curb Weight
					3891 lb
				4718 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
5137 lb
				
								Weight Difference:
								220 lb
									5.65 %
								
								General
BMW 530d
					Mercedes E 250 CDI
				E60
	
					Generation
					W212
				Sedan
	
					Car Body Style
					Sedan
				Diesel
					Fuel Type
					Diesel
				
Rear-wheel drive
					Drivetrain
					Rear-wheel drive
						
6-speed manual transmission
					Transmission
					6-speed manual transmission
				Engine
BMW 530d
					Mercedes E 250 CDI
				Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
				BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
M57-D30
Engine Code
OM 651.924


4
Valves
					4
6
Cylinders
					4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
					2.1 L / 103 cu in
232 hp
						at 4000 rpm
					Power
					201 hp
						at 3800 rpm
					BMW 530d
						232 hp
						201 hp
						Mercedes E 250 CDI
					369 lb‑ft
						at 1750 rpm
					Max. Torque
					369 lb‑ft
						at 1600 rpm
					BMW 530d
						369 lb‑ft
						369 lb‑ft
						Mercedes E 250 CDI
					Performance
BMW 530d
					Mercedes E 250 CDI
				
							
							
							155 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							149 mph
						
					6.8 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					7.7 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
308 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								BMW 530d
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
351 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								Mercedes E 250 CDI
▶ REPLAY
						15.82 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					19.36 lb/hp
						
				BMW 530d
						15.82 lb/hp
						19.36 lb/hp
						Mercedes E 250 CDI
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530d
					Mercedes E 250 CDI
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						37 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						49 mpg
						
					
				BMW 530d
						37 mpg
						49 mpg
						Mercedes E 250 CDI
					27 mpg
					city
					40 mpg
						
				No data
					highway
					56 mpg
						
				18.5 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					15.6 gal
						680 mi
					Range
					764 mi
				BMW 530d
						680 mi
						764 mi
						Mercedes E 250 CDI
					Environmental Impact
	
				131.6 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).
98.8 kWh
						
				BMW 530d
						131.6 kWh
						98.8 kWh
						Mercedes E 250 CDI
					Euro 4
					Emission Standard
					Euro 5
						
				274 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					203 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
BMW 530d
					Mercedes E 250 CDI
				4
					Doors
					4
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1047 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1246 lb
				14.7 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					15.3 cu ft
				









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					Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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