The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 75,800

€ 53,300

€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,300
ⓘ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 is 1.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
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
193.2
113.1
191.7
193.2 in
Length
191.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
11.25 %

General
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
F10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N63-B44
Engine Code
M 276.952

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 550i
444 hp
302 hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 550i
479 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
BMW 550i
9.71 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 550i
26 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
473 mi
Range
731 mi
BMW 550i
473 mi
731 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 550i
174.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 550i
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data