The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)

€ 81,300
BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) BMW M550d BluePerformance
€ 71,200
 Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) Mercedes E 500
€ 81,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,200

ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.8 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
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.2 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
116.9
193.3
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
113.1
192.1
193.3 in
Length
192.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M550d BluePerformance
Mercedes E 500
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5379 lb
BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.29 %
Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)

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
Rear-wheel drive
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 with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N57-S
Engine Code
M 278.922
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M550d BluePerformance
376 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW M550d BluePerformance
546 lb‑ft
443 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
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M550d BluePerformance
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW M550d BluePerformance
37 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes E 500
33 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
559 mi
BMW M550d BluePerformance
690 mi
559 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).
168.7 kWh
BMW M550d BluePerformance
129.6 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M550d BluePerformance
Mercedes E 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data