2010 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (271 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz E. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2010 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E (349 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 530. (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz E | 2011 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | E | 530 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4869 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1466 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2873 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
