The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW 530d Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 53,000

€ 57,800

€ 53,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 530d.
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 530d
57.9
73
81.5
58.2
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.9 in
Height
58.2 in
113.1
191.7
117.1
194.3
191.7 in
Length
194.3 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 530d
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5170 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.15 %

General
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 530d
W212
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 530d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW B57
M 272.983
Engine Code
B57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
288 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
288 hp
261 hp
BMW 530d
269 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
269 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 530d
Performance
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 530d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d
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13.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
13.28 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
28 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 530d
19 mpg
city
38 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
585 mi
Range
804 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
585 mi
804 mi
BMW 530d
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
161.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data