2005 BMW 530 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 530 would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 360 kg more than 2005 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S (830 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (410 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 530 | S |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 830 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.6 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
