The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 71,500
€ 68,600
€ 71,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,600
ⓘ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 500.
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 500
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 500
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5236 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.93 %
General
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 500
F10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 500
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
N63-B44
Engine Code
M 273.971
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 550i
402 hp
383 hp
Mercedes E 500
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW 550i
443 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500
Performance
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500
▶ REPLAY
10.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.53 lb/hp
BMW 550i
10.45 lb/hp
10.53 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 550i
23 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes E 500
15 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
418 mi
Range
460 mi
BMW 550i
418 mi
460 mi
Mercedes E 500
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).
204.5 kWh
BMW 550i
197 kWh
204.5 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
407 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
