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Mercedes-Benz E 220d
Sedan · Diesel · FWD
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BMW 530i
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Mercedes-Benz E 220d
Car A
Mercedes-Benz E 220d
The Mercedes-Benz E 220d blends efficient diesel running (4.6 l/100 km) with five-seat practicality and a 540-liter trunk, suiting growing families and road trips. Performance is balanced rather than flashy, and front-wheel drive prioritizes everyday ease over winter prowess.
5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safety4.6 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 profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 65 / 65
City 39 / 38
Budget / value 58 / 58
Road trip 63 / 63
Performance 34 / 33
Cargo 30 / 29
Practical 50 / 48
Premium 57 / 58
Winter 30 / 30

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

Specs side-by-side

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

Mercedes-Benz E 220d

  • Efficient for its class at 4.6 l/100 km, ideal for long commutes and trips
  • Roomy 540 L trunk and five seats suit growing families
  • Balanced performance: 194 hp, 400 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 7.5 s
  • Strong safety and reliability signals for peace of mind

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 E 220d if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz E 220d uses 4.6 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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