The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530xd Touring Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 13)
€ 53,200

€ 57,900

€ 53,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900
ⓘ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 Touring is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon.
BMW 530xd Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
58.7
72.7
80.2
58
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.7 in
Height
58 in
113.6
190.7
113.1
193.1
190.7 in
Length
193.1 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530xd Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
3990 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5148 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.42 %

General
BMW 530xd Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
E61
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
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
249 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 530xd Touring
232 hp
249 hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 530xd Touring
369 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 530xd Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
145 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530xd Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
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17.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.31 lb/hp
BMW 530xd Touring
17.2 lb/hp
17.31 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530xd Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 530xd Touring
33 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
24 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
604 mi
Range
643 mi
BMW 530xd Touring
604 mi
643 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 530xd Touring
148.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530xd Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft










46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52.5 cu ft