The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
€ 55,700

€ 55,400

€ 55,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,400
ⓘ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 2.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 530i
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.9
73
81.5
73.5 in
Width
73 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.2 in
Height
57.9 in
117.1
194.3
113.1
191.7
194.3 in
Length
191.7 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530i
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3682 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5390 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
12.1 %

General
BMW 530i
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
G30
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530i
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 642.858


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 530i
249 hp
261 hp
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 530i
258 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 530i
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
14.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.05 lb/hp
BMW 530i
14.79 lb/hp
16.05 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530i
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 530i
39 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
704 mi
Range
753 mi
BMW 530i
704 mi
753 mi
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
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).
135.8 kWh
BMW 530i
113.6 kWh
135.8 kWh
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530i
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data