BMW 530xi vs Mercedes-Benz R350
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2012 Mercedes-Benz R350
Overview
| Spec | BMW 530xi530xi | Mercedes-Benz R350R350 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 530xi | R350 4MATIC |
| Body style | Sedan | Wagon |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2007 | 2012 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW 530xi530xi | Mercedes-Benz R350R350 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49,700 (best) | $52,690 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW 530xi530xi | Mercedes-Benz R350R350 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG (best) | 18 MPG |
| City MPG | 17 MPG (best) | 16 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 26 MPG (best) | 21 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal | 21.1 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW 530xi530xi | Mercedes-Benz R350R350 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 302 hp (best) |
| Torque | 220 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L | 3.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW 530xi530xi | Mercedes-Benz R350R350 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 6 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 5 (best) |
| Cargo volume | 14 cu ft | 85 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 3,500 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,638 lbs (best) | 4,960 lbs |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.8 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 126.6 in (best) |
| Length | 191.1 in | 203 in (best) |
| Width | 72.7 in | 77.1 in (best) |
| Height | 58.3 in | 65.4 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW 530xi530xi | Mercedes-Benz R350R350 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 (best) | 3 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW 530xi | Mercedes-Benz R350 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 530xi $49,700 MSRP(Currently comparing) | R350 4MATIC $52,690 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | 530xi $52,100 MSRP | R350 BlueTEC $53,840 MSRP |
BMW 530xi vs Mercedes-Benz R350 FAQ
- Which is better: 2007 BMW 530xi or 2012 Mercedes-Benz R350?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2007 BMW 530xi vs 2012 Mercedes-Benz R350 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2007 BMW 530xi or 2012 Mercedes-Benz R350?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2007 BMW 530xi starts lower at $49,700.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2007 BMW 530xi or 2012 Mercedes-Benz R350?
- The 2007 BMW 530xi leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (49,700).
- Which has better horsepower: 2007 BMW 530xi or 2012 Mercedes-Benz R350?
- The 2012 Mercedes-Benz R350 leads on horsepower in this comparison (302).
- Which has better seats: 2007 BMW 530xi or 2012 Mercedes-Benz R350?
- The 2012 Mercedes-Benz R350 leads on seats in this comparison (6).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2007 BMW 530xi or 2012 Mercedes-Benz R350?
- The 2012 Mercedes-Benz R350 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (3,500).