2009 BMW 530 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2009 BMW 530 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 265 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 530. (481 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 530 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 530 | E |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 6208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 507 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 481 Nm | 631 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 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 | 1590 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 15.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |