The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
€ 64,900

€ 47,400

€ 64,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400
ⓘ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 BlueTEC.
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
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 BlueTEC
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5225 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.8 %

General
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N62
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N62-B48
Engine Code
OM 651.924

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 550i
362 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 550i
361 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
10.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.58 lb/hp
BMW 550i
10.57 lb/hp
19.58 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 550i
22 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
14 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
399 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW 550i
399 mi
797 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 550i
206.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data