The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 550i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 45,000

€ 67,100

€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 550i.
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 550i
57.9
73
81.5
57.8
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.9 in
Height
57.8 in
113.1
191.7
113.7
190.6
191.7 in
Length
190.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 550i
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.43 %

General
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 550i
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 550i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
BMW N62
M 271.860
Engine Code
N62-B48

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
362 hp
BMW 550i
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
229 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
BMW 550i
Performance
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 550i
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i
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18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.63 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
18.1 lb/hp
10.63 lb/hp
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
23 mpg
BMW 550i
23 mpg
city
15 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
482 mi
Range
423 mi
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
482 mi
423 mi
BMW 550i
Environmental Impact
144 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).
195.2 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
144 kWh
195.2 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data