The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 45,000
€ 75,800
€ 45,000
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 550i.
Mercedes E 250 CGI 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
193.2
191.7 in
Length
193.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 550i
3638 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
15.59 %
General
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 550i
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 250 CGI 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
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
444 hp
BMW 550i
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
229 lb‑ft
479 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
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i
▶ REPLAY
18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
18.1 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 550i
23 mpg
city
19 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
482 mi
Range
473 mi
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
482 mi
473 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).
174.3 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
144 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 250 CGI 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










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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