The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 57,400

€ 60,900

€ 57,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,900
ⓘ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 BMW 530d Touring is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon.
BMW 530d Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
57.6
73.2
82.4
58
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
58 in
116.9
193.2
113.1
193.1
193.2 in
Length
193.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530d Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.96 %

General
BMW 530d Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
F11
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530d Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N57-D30
Engine Code
OM 642.858


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 530d Touring
254 hp
249 hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 530d Touring
413 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 530d Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
154 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
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17.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.02 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring
17.31 lb/hp
18.02 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530d Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
41 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
763 mi
Range
573 mi
BMW 530d Touring
763 mi
573 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
131.6 kWh
BMW 530d Touring
117.3 kWh
131.6 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530d Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft












47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52.5 cu ft