The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 90,500

€ 71,200

€ 90,500
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 slightly. The BMW M550i is 3.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500.
BMW M550i
Mercedes E 500
57.8
73.5
83.7
58
73
81.5
73.5 in
Width
73 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.8 in
Height
58 in
117.1
195.4
113.1
192.1
195.4 in
Length
192.1 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M550i
Mercedes E 500
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.05 %

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 with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N63-B44
Engine Code
M 278.922

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M550i
523 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW M550i
553 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500
Performance
BMW M550i
Mercedes E 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500
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8.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.45 lb/hp
BMW M550i
8.2 lb/hp
10.45 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M550i
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW M550i
24 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes E 500
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
431 mi
Range
559 mi
BMW M550i
431 mi
559 mi
Mercedes E 500
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
168.7 kWh
BMW M550i
185.7 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
385 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M550i
Mercedes E 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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