The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 81,300
BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) BMW M550d BluePerformance
€ 71,400
 Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes E 500
€ 81,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,400

ⓘ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 M550d BluePerformance is 1.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500.
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Mercedes E 500
57.2
Blueprint BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.2 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
116.9
193.3
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
113.1
191.7
193.3 in
Length
191.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M550d BluePerformance
Mercedes E 500
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5346 lb
BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.56 %
Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

BMW M550d BluePerformance
Mercedes E 500
F10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW M550d BluePerformance
Mercedes E 500
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
N57-S
Engine Code
M 273.970
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW M550d BluePerformance
376 hp
383 hp
Mercedes E 500
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW M550d BluePerformance
546 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500

Performance

BMW M550d BluePerformance
Mercedes E 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500

▶ REPLAY
11.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.82 lb/hp
BMW M550d BluePerformance
11.55 lb/hp
10.82 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M550d BluePerformance
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW M550d BluePerformance
37 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes E 500
33 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
452 mi
BMW M550d BluePerformance
690 mi
452 mi
Mercedes E 500
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
208.4 kWh
BMW M550d BluePerformance
129.6 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M550d BluePerformance
Mercedes E 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data