The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 51,700
BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 530d
€ 71,400
 Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes E 500
€ 51,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,400

ⓘ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 is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes E 500.
BMW 530d
Mercedes E 500
58.3
Blueprint BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
113.1
191.7
190.6 in
Length
191.7 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 530d
Mercedes E 500
3924 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5346 lb
BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.31 %
Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

BMW 530d
Mercedes E 500
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 530d
Mercedes E 500
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
M57-D30
Engine Code
M 273.970
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 530d
232 hp
383 hp
Mercedes E 500
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW 530d
369 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500

Performance

BMW 530d
Mercedes E 500
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500

▶ REPLAY
16.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.82 lb/hp
BMW 530d
16.91 lb/hp
10.82 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 530d
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 530d
34 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes E 500
25 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
452 mi
BMW 530d
621 mi
452 mi
Mercedes E 500
Environmental Impact
144 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).
208.4 kWh
BMW 530d
144 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 530d
Mercedes E 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data