The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 250 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 51,800

€ 54,900

€ 51,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,900
ⓘ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 250 CDI is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 530d.
Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW 530d
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
193.2
192.1 in
Length
193.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW 530d
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5313 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.12 %

General
Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW 530d
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW 530d
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N57
OM 651.924
Engine Code
N57-D30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 250 CDI
201 hp
254 hp
BMW 530d
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes E 250 CDI
369 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 530d
Performance
Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW 530d
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d
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20.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.36 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI
20.24 lb/hp
16.36 lb/hp
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI
44 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 530d
37 mpg
city
37 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
679 mi
Range
805 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI
679 mi
805 mi
BMW 530d
Environmental Impact
111 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).
111 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI
111 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW 530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data