The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530xi Touring (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 50,600
€ 61,200
€ 50,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘ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 530xi Touring is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon.
BMW 530xi 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 530xi Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
10.67 %
General
BMW 530xi Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
E61
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530xi Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N53-B30
Engine Code
OM 642.858


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
BMW 530xi Touring
268 hp
254 hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 530xi Touring
236 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 530xi Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
153 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
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14.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.49 lb/hp
BMW 530xi Touring
14.81 lb/hp
17.49 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530xi Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 530xi Touring
28 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
512 mi
Range
592 mi
BMW 530xi Touring
512 mi
592 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
127.6 kWh
BMW 530xi Touring
161.1 kWh
127.6 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530xi 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


















