The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i Touring Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 74,500
€ 49,100
€ 74,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 550i Touring is 0.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
BMW 550i Touring
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
57.6
73.2
82.4
59.5
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
59.5 in
116.9
193.2
113.1
192.7
193.2 in
Length
192.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 550i Touring
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5148 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.97 %
General
BMW 550i Touring
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
F11
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Touring
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
N63-B44
Engine Code
M 271.860

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 550i Touring
402 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 550i Touring
443 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 550i Touring
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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10.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
BMW 550i Touring
10.12 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 550i Touring
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 550i Touring
22 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
15 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
406 mi
Range
539 mi
BMW 550i Touring
406 mi
539 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
202.8 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 550i Touring
202.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 550i Touring
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft












47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
55.2 cu ft
















