The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530xi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 50,300
![BMW 530xi Automatic (07 - 08)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_5er_E60-07.png)
€ 73,800
![Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_E_W212.webp)
€ 50,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 530xi is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 530xi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.9
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
113.7
190.6
113.1
191.7
190.6 in
Length
191.7 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530xi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
![BMW 530xi Automatic (07 - 08)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_5er_E60-07.png)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
12.84 %
![Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_E_W212.png)
General
BMW 530xi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530xi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N53-B30
Engine Code
M 278.922
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4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 530xi
268 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 530xi
236 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 530xi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
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BMW 530xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
14.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.89 lb/hp
BMW 530xi
14.23 lb/hp
10.89 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530xi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 530xi
29 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
20 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
537 mi
Range
529 mi
BMW 530xi
537 mi
529 mi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 530xi
153.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530xi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data