The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 530i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 73,800

€ 48,700

€ 73,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 530i.
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 530i
57.9
73
81.5
57.8
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.9 in
Height
57.8 in
113.1
191.7
113.7
190.6
191.7 in
Length
190.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 530i
4376 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
816 lb
18.65 %

General
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 530i
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 530i
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW N53
M 278.922
Engine Code
N53-B30


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
402 hp
268 hp
BMW 530i
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
443 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 530i
Performance
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 530i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530i
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10.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.28 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.89 lb/hp
13.28 lb/hp
BMW 530i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 530i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 530i
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
529 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
529 mi
565 mi
BMW 530i
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
178.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 530i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 530i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data