The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530xd Touring Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
€ 53,200

€ 76,200

€ 53,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,200
ⓘ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 Touring is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon.
BMW 530xd Touring
Mercedes E 500 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 500 Station Wagon
3990 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5148 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5886 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
12.77 %

General
BMW 530xd Touring
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
E61
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530xd Touring
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M57-D30
Engine Code
M 278.922


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 530xd Touring
232 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 530xd Touring
369 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 530xd Touring
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
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17.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.38 lb/hp
BMW 530xd Touring
17.2 lb/hp
11.38 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530xd Touring
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 530xd Touring
33 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
604 mi
Range
523 mi
BMW 530xd Touring
604 mi
523 mi
Mercedes E 500 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).
179.9 kWh
BMW 530xd Touring
148.1 kWh
179.9 kWh
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530xd Touring
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft










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