The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 51,500
€ 54,900
€ 51,500
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 300 is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 530d.
Mercedes E 300
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 300
BMW 530d
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5313 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.23 %
General
Mercedes E 300
BMW 530d
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300
BMW 530d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 276.952
Engine Code
N57-D30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 300
249 hp
254 hp
BMW 530d
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes E 300
251 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 530d
Performance
Mercedes E 300
BMW 530d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530d
▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.36 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300
15.32 lb/hp
16.36 lb/hp
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes E 300
35 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 530d
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
539 mi
Range
805 mi
Mercedes E 300
539 mi
805 mi
BMW 530d
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 300
128.7 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300
BMW 530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data















