Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535ivsMercedes-Benz R-class (W251) · Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 5 Series Touring (F11)

535i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013
VS

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) · Facelift 2010

R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY

306 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2011-2013

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,840 kg
    4,057 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    166 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    824 km
    512 mi
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (F11)535iMercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
Power
306hp228kW
306hp228kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,840kg4,057lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Gross weight
2,495kg5,501lb
2,950kg6,504lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
66.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
91.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
29.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
824km512mi
Calculated
792km492mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,907mm193in
4,922mm194in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,922mm76in
Height
1,462mm58in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,968mm117in
2,980mm117in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,661mm65in
Rear track
1,626mm64in
1,651mm65in
Ground clearance
141mm6in
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Trunk volume
560L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,670L
1,950L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
80L
CO2 emissions
199g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535iMercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCYPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY6,500 rpm3,500-5,250 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (F11)535iMercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
29.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
306 hp
228 kW
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
306 hp
228 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
2,150 kg
4,740 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY: 1.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY: 1.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
824 km
512 mi
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
792 km
492 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
306 hp
228 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
306 hp
228 kW
7.8 s
245 km/h
152 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
7.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)535i
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (F11)535iMercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
Power
306 hp
228 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
2,150 kg
4,740 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Range score
824 km
512 mi
792 km
492 mi
CO2 score
199 g/km
-
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535iMercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 535i

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 310 kg lighter
  • Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 31 km (20 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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