The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

€ 49,100
Mercedes E 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) Mercedes E 250 CDI
€ 75,800
 BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) BMW 550i
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,800

ⓘ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 CDI is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 550i.
Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW 550i
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
73
81.5
57.6
Blueprint BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
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 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
113.1
192.1
Blueprint BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
192.1 in
Length
193.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW 550i
3913 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5467 lb
Mercedes E 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
9.21 %
BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

General

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

Engine

Mercedes E 250 CDI
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
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes E 250 CDI
201 hp
444 hp
BMW 550i
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes E 250 CDI
369 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW 550i

Performance

Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW 550i
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i

▶ REPLAY
19.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI
19.47 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
BMW 550i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI
49 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 550i
40 mpg
city
19 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
764 mi
Range
473 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI
764 mi
473 mi
BMW 550i
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
174.3 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI
98.8 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW 550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data