Mercedes-Benz C 220d
Sedan · Diesel · FWD
vs
BMW 530i
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Mercedes-Benz C 220d
Car A
Mercedes-Benz C 220d
Efficient for its class and practical for growing families, the Mercedes-Benz C 220d blends a frugal diesel (4.7 L/100km) with enough performance (0–100 km/h in 7.8 s) for confident daily driving. Its five seats and 455-liter trunk cover everyday needs, though it’s less suited to bulky loads or winter-focused use.
5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safety4.7 L/100km
BMW 530i
Car B
BMW 530i
The BMW 530i is an efficient 5-seat saloon for growing families and road trips, combining 5.4 combined consumption with a roomy 530 L trunk. It delivers brisk performance (0–100 km/h in 5.9 s) and good value in its segment at 55,000, while also ranking strongly for safety.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety252 hp
Why compared same body typesame seatssame usage profile

Usage fit

Family 62 / 65
City 53 / 38
Budget / value 62 / 58
Road trip 53 / 63
Performance 34 / 33
Cargo 25 / 29
Practical 47 / 48
Premium 48 / 58
Winter 26 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz C 220d · Orange = BMW 530i

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz C 220d BMW 530i
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz C 220d

  • Excellent fuel efficiency (4.7 L/100km) to lower running costs
  • Strong torque and 7.8 s 0–100 km/h for easy commuting and overtakes
  • Five seats and a 455 L trunk suit growing-family needs
  • Good value in its segment at around 45,000

BMW 530i

  • Efficient for its class (combined consumption 5.4) to keep fuel use in check
  • 252 hp and 0–100 km/h in 5.9 s enable confident passing and highway cruising
  • Practical 5-seat layout and 530 L trunk suit family duty and luggage
  • Good value in its segment at 55,000, with strong efficiency and safety standing

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz C 220d if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz C 220d uses 4.7 L/100km vs 5.4 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick BMW 530i if…
More power
BMW 530i puts out 252 hp vs 194 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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