The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 67,100
€ 52,200
€ 67,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,200
ⓘ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 300 BlueTEC.
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 300 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 300 BlueTEC
3847 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.44 %
General
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N62
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N62-B48
Engine Code
OM 642.852
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 550i
362 hp
228 hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW 550i
361 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
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10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.23 lb/hp
BMW 550i
10.63 lb/hp
18.23 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 550i
23 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
15 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
423 mi
Range
667 mi
BMW 550i
423 mi
667 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 550i
195.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
