The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 86,300
€ 68,600
€ 86,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M550i is 3.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500.
BMW M550i
Mercedes E 500
57.8
73.5
83.7
57.9
73
81.5
73.5 in
Width
73 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.8 in
Height
57.9 in
117.1
195.4
113.1
191.7
195.4 in
Length
191.7 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M550i
Mercedes E 500
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5236 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.91 %
General
BMW M550i
Mercedes E 500
G30
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 M550i
Mercedes E 500
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
N63-B44
Engine Code
M 273.971
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
456 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW M550i
456 hp
383 hp
Mercedes E 500
479 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW M550i
479 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500
Performance
BMW M550i
Mercedes E 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500
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9.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.53 lb/hp
BMW M550i
9.11 lb/hp
10.53 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M550i
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW M550i
26 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes E 500
19 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
475 mi
Range
460 mi
BMW M550i
475 mi
460 mi
Mercedes E 500
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
204.5 kWh
BMW M550i
168.7 kWh
204.5 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
407 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M550i
Mercedes E 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
