The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530xd Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 50,700
€ 52,200
€ 50,700
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 530xd is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC.
BMW 530xd
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
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 530xd
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
3924 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.56 %
General
BMW 530xd
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530xd
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M57-D30
Engine Code
OM 642.852
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 530xd
232 hp
228 hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW 530xd
369 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW 530xd
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530xd
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
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16.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.23 lb/hp
BMW 530xd
16.91 lb/hp
18.23 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530xd
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 530xd
34 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
621 mi
Range
667 mi
BMW 530xd
621 mi
667 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
144 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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 530xd
144 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530xd
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
