The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 47,400
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC (14 - 15) Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
€ 74,100
 BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13) BMW 550i
€ 47,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,100

ⓘ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 BlueTEC is just 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 550i.
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 550i
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
73
81.5
57.6
Blueprint BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
113.1
192.1
Blueprint BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
116.9
192.9
192.1 in
Length
192.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 550i
3935 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5512 lb
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.62 %
BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 550i
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 550i
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N63
OM 651.924
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
402 hp
BMW 550i
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 550i

Performance

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 550i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i

▶ REPLAY
19.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.83 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
19.58 lb/hp
10.83 lb/hp
BMW 550i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
51 mpg
21 mpg
BMW 550i
41 mpg
city
14 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
395 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
797 mi
395 mi
BMW 550i
Environmental Impact
94.6 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
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
94.6 kWh
208.4 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
412 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
BMW 550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data