The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15) vs. BMW 530d (07 - 10)
€ 52,500

€ 46,900

€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 530d.
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
BMW 530d
58
73
81.5
57.8
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58 in
Height
57.8 in
113.1
192.1
113.7
190.6
192.1 in
Length
190.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
BMW 530d
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
9.76 %

General
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
BMW 530d
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
BMW 530d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW M57
OM 642.852
Engine Code
M57-D30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
228 hp
232 hp
BMW 530d
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 530d
Performance
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
BMW 530d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d
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17.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.82 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
17.84 lb/hp
15.82 lb/hp
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
46 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 530d
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
719 mi
Range
680 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
719 mi
680 mi
BMW 530d
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
104.9 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
BMW 530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data