The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 64,900
€ 47,500
€ 64,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 550i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes E 250.
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 250
57.8
72.7
80.2
58
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.8 in
Height
58 in
113.7
190.6
113.1
192.1
190.6 in
Length
192.1 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 250
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.16 %
General
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 250
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 250
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N62
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N62-B48
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 550i
362 hp
208 hp
Mercedes E 250
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 550i
361 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250
Performance
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 250
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 250
▶ REPLAY
10.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.81 lb/hp
BMW 550i
10.57 lb/hp
17.81 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 250
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 550i
22 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes E 250
14 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
399 mi
Range
632 mi
BMW 550i
399 mi
632 mi
Mercedes E 250
Environmental Impact
206.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
109.9 kWh
BMW 550i
206.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mercedes E 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
