2003 BMW 530 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 BMW 530. (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 1250 kg more than 2003 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 530 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 530 | E |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |