The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 71,400
Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes E 500
€ 51,700
 BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 530d
€ 71,400
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 500 is just 1.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 530d.
Mercedes E 500
BMW 530d
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
73
81.5
58.3
Blueprint BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
113.1
191.7
Blueprint BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
191.7 in
Length
190.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 500
BMW 530d
4145 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5346 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4993 lb
Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.31 %
BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes E 500
BMW 530d
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes E 500
BMW 530d
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW M57
M 273.970
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 500
383 hp
232 hp
BMW 530d
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 500
391 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 530d

Performance

Mercedes E 500
BMW 530d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d

▶ REPLAY
10.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.91 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
10.82 lb/hp
16.91 lb/hp
BMW 530d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 500
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes E 500
21 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 530d
14 mpg
city
25 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
452 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes E 500
452 mi
621 mi
BMW 530d
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes E 500
208.4 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 500
BMW 530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data