The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)
€ 71,500

€ 54,000

€ 71,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 550i is just 1.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC.
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.9
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
57.9 in
116.9
192.9
113.1
191.7
192.9 in
Length
191.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5225 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.14 %

General
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
F10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N63-B44
Engine Code
OM 642.850

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
BMW 550i
402 hp
208 hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 550i
443 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
10.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.56 lb/hp
BMW 550i
10.45 lb/hp
19.56 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 550i
23 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
15 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
418 mi
Range
731 mi
BMW 550i
418 mi
731 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
197 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).
139.9 kWh
BMW 550i
197 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data