The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. BMW 530d Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 59,000

€ 57,800

€ 59,000
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 400 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 530d.
Mercedes E 400
BMW 530d
58
73
81.5
58.2
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58 in
Height
58.2 in
113.1
192.1
117.1
194.3
192.1 in
Length
194.3 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 400
BMW 530d
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5170 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.06 %

General
Mercedes E 400
BMW 530d
W212
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 400
BMW 530d
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW B57
M 276.820
Engine Code
B57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 400
328 hp
261 hp
BMW 530d
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes E 400
354 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 530d
Performance
Mercedes E 400
BMW 530d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d
▶ REPLAY
12.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400
12.4 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 400
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes E 400
29 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 530d
21 mpg
city
38 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
452 mi
Range
804 mi
Mercedes E 400
452 mi
804 mi
BMW 530d
Environmental Impact
153.5 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 400
153.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 400
BMW 530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data