The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (11 - 11) vs. BMW 550i Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 45,800
€ 71,500
€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY is just 1.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 550i.
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 550i
57.9
73
81.5
57.6
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.9 in
Height
57.6 in
113.1
191.7
116.9
192.9
191.7 in
Length
192.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 550i
3638 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5357 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
13.38 %
General
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 550i
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 550i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
BMW N63
M 271.860
Engine Code
N63-B44

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
402 hp
BMW 550i
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
229 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 550i
Performance
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 550i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i
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18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.45 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
18.1 lb/hp
10.45 lb/hp
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
36 mpg
23 mpg
BMW 550i
26 mpg
city
15 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
556 mi
Range
418 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
556 mi
418 mi
BMW 550i
Environmental Impact
125 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).
197 kWh
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
125 kWh
197 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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