The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 54,200

€ 82,600

€ 54,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600
ⓘ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 300 is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW M550d.
Mercedes E 300
BMW M550d
58
73
81.5
57.2
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58 in
Height
57.2 in
113.1
192.1
116.9
193.3
192.1 in
Length
193.3 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300
BMW M550d
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.17 %

General
Mercedes E 300
BMW M550d
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300
BMW M550d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 276.952
Engine Code
N57-S


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 300
249 hp
376 hp
BMW M550d
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes E 300
251 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
BMW M550d
Performance
Mercedes E 300
BMW M550d
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550d
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16.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.46 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300
16.07 lb/hp
11.46 lb/hp
BMW M550d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300
BMW M550d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes E 300
32 mpg
38 mpg
BMW M550d
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
495 mi
Range
702 mi
Mercedes E 300
495 mi
702 mi
BMW M550d
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
127.6 kWh
Mercedes E 300
140.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW M550d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300
BMW M550d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data