2009 BMW 530 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 530 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (298 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (370 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 530 | E |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 298 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4698 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2015 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1397 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |