The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 530i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 71,000

€ 51,300

€ 71,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,300
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY is just 1.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 530i.
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 530i
57.9
73
81.5
58.3
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
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
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5478 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
10.83 %

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

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

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
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 530i
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10.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.23 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.64 lb/hp
14.23 lb/hp
BMW 530i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 530i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
26 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 530i
19 mpg
city
20 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
559 mi
Range
524 mi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
559 mi
524 mi
BMW 530i
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
157.2 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
168.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 530i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 530i
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