The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (13 - 14)
€ 67,100

€ 54,900

€ 67,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,900
ⓘ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 350 BlueTEC.
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 350 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 350 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 350 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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 350 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
249 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 550i
362 hp
249 hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 550i
361 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
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10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.69 lb/hp
BMW 550i
10.63 lb/hp
16.69 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 550i
23 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
15 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
423 mi
Range
692 mi
BMW 550i
423 mi
692 mi
Mercedes E 350 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 550i
195.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 350 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