2008 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2007 BMW 530
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (229 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
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 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | 2007 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | E | 530 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 248 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 7.1 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 | 1570 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
