The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 530i xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 49,100
BMW 530i xDrive (08 - 10) BMW 530i
€ 47,100
 Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100

ⓘ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 530i is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 530i
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
58.3
Blueprint BMW 530i xDrive (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (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 530i xDrive (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
113.1
191.7
190.6 in
Length
191.7 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 530i
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5027 lb
BMW 530i xDrive (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.44 %
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)

General

BMW 530i
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 530i
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N53-B30
Engine Code
OM 651.924
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 530i
268 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 530i
236 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 530i
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530i

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
BMW 530i
14.07 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 530i
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 530i
28 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
632 mi
BMW 530i
518 mi
632 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 530i
159.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 530i
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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