The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 55,000
€ 68,600
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,600
ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500.
BMW 530d
Mercedes E 500
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.9
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
57.9 in
116.9
192.9
113.1
191.7
192.9 in
Length
191.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530d
Mercedes E 500
4112 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5302 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5236 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.87 %
General
BMW 530d
Mercedes E 500
F10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-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 N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 273.971
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 530d
254 hp
383 hp
Mercedes E 500
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW 530d
413 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500
Performance
BMW 530d
Mercedes E 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500
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16.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.53 lb/hp
BMW 530d
16.19 lb/hp
10.53 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530d
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 530d
43 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes E 500
36 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
791 mi
Range
460 mi
BMW 530d
791 mi
460 mi
Mercedes E 500
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
204.5 kWh
BMW 530d
113.1 kWh
204.5 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
407 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530d
Mercedes E 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
