The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes E 220 CDI (13 - 14)
€ 75,800
€ 43,500
€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes E 220 CDI.
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 220 CDI
57.6
73.2
82.4
58
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
58 in
116.9
193.2
113.1
192.1
193.2 in
Length
192.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 220 CDI
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
11.25 %
General
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 220 CDI
F10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 220 CDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N63-B44
Engine Code
OM 651.924

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 550i
444 hp
168 hp
Mercedes E 220 CDI
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 550i
479 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 220 CDI
Performance
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 220 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 220 CDI
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9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
BMW 550i
9.71 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
Mercedes E 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 550i
26 mpg
50 mpg
Mercedes E 220 CDI
19 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
473 mi
Range
780 mi
BMW 550i
473 mi
780 mi
Mercedes E 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 550i
174.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mercedes E 220 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 220 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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