The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 530i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)

€ 55,700
BMW 530i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 530i
€ 52,200
 Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
€ 55,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 530i is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC.
BMW 530i
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
58.2
Blueprint BMW 530i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
73
81.5
73.5 in
Width
73 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.2 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 530i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
113.1
192.1
194.3 in
Length
192.1 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 530i
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
3682 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5379 lb
BMW 530i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.41 %
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)

General

BMW 530i
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
G30
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 530i
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B48
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B48-B20
Engine Code
OM 642.852
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 530i
249 hp
228 hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW 530i
258 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC

Performance

BMW 530i
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530i

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
14.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.23 lb/hp
BMW 530i
14.79 lb/hp
18.23 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 530i
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 530i
39 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
704 mi
Range
667 mi
BMW 530i
704 mi
667 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 530i
113.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 530i
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data