2007 BMW 530 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E

To start off, both 2007 BMW 530 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,964 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 285 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 530.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 530 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
Make BMW Mercedes-Benz
Model 530 E
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Station Wagon Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2996 cc 4964 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 254 HP 302 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 460 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2700 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.7:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.5 seconds 6 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1500 kg 1785 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1470 mm 1500 mm
Vehicle Height 1850 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.8 L/100km 11 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 80 L


 

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