The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15) vs. BMW 530d Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 52,500
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15) Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
€ 51,700
 BMW 530d Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 530d
€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,700

ⓘ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 BlueTEC is just 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 530d.
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
BMW 530d
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
73
81.5
57.6
Blueprint BMW 530d Automatic (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
113.1
192.1
Blueprint BMW 530d Automatic (10 - 11)
116.9
192.9
192.1 in
Length
192.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
BMW 530d
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.7 %
BMW 530d Automatic (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
BMW 530d
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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 N57
OM 642.852
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
228 hp
242 hp
BMW 530d
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
398 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
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d

▶ REPLAY
17.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
17.84 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
BMW 530d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
46 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 530d
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
719 mi
Range
713 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
719 mi
713 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).
125.5 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
104.9 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
BMW 530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data