The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 48,300
€ 52,900
€ 48,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,900
ⓘ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 Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive is just 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 530d BluePerformance.
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
BMW 530d BluePerformance
58
73
81.5
57.6
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58 in
Height
57.6 in
113.1
192.1
116.9
192.9
192.1 in
Length
192.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
BMW 530d BluePerformance
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
BMW 530d BluePerformance
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 274.920
Engine Code
N57-D30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
154 hp
242 hp
BMW 530d BluePerformance
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
199 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Performance
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
BMW 530d BluePerformance
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530d BluePerformance
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25.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
25.69 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
39 mpg
( 43 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
6 MPGe
43 MPGe
BMW 530d BluePerformance
20.6 lb
city
31 mpg
12.1 lb
highway
No data
44 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
289 mi
Range
713 mi
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
289 mi
713 mi
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
31.5 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).
125.5 kWh
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
31.5 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
BMW 530d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
















