The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 49,100

€ 47,500

€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 530i is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes E 250.
BMW 530i
Mercedes E 250
58.3
72.7
80.2
58
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.3 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 530i
Mercedes E 250
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.75 %

General
BMW 530i
Mercedes E 250
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530i
Mercedes E 250
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
268 hp
208 hp
Mercedes E 250
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 530i
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250
Performance
BMW 530i
Mercedes E 250
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250
▶ REPLAY
14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.81 lb/hp
BMW 530i
14.07 lb/hp
17.81 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530i
Mercedes E 250
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 530i
28 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes E 250
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
518 mi
Range
632 mi
BMW 530i
518 mi
632 mi
Mercedes E 250
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
109.9 kWh
BMW 530i
159.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mercedes E 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530i
Mercedes E 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data