The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i Touring xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 52,000

€ 50,900

€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 530i Touring is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon.
BMW 530i Touring
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
58.7
72.7
80.2
58.1
72.9
81.3
72.7 in
Width
72.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
58.7 in
Height
58.1 in
113.6
190.7
115.7
194.2
190.7 in
Length
194.2 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530i Touring
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
3968 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.44 %

General
BMW 530i Touring
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
E61
Generation
S213
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530i Touring
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N53-B30
Engine Code
M 274.920


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 530i Touring
268 hp
208 hp
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 530i Touring
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 530i Touring
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
153 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
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14.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.23 lb/hp
BMW 530i Touring
14.81 lb/hp
18.23 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530i Touring
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 530i Touring
27 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
500 mi
Range
501 mi
BMW 530i Touring
500 mi
501 mi
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 530i Touring
164.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530i Touring
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft










46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51.5 cu ft