The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. BMW 550i (07 - 10)
€ 51,500
€ 64,900
€ 51,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 300 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 550i.
Mercedes E 300
BMW 550i
58
73
81.5
57.8
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58 in
Height
57.8 in
113.1
192.1
113.7
190.6
192.1 in
Length
190.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300
BMW 550i
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.29 %
General
Mercedes E 300
BMW 550i
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300
BMW 550i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW N62
M 276.952
Engine Code
N62-B48
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes E 300
249 hp
362 hp
BMW 550i
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Mercedes E 300
251 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
BMW 550i
Performance
Mercedes E 300
BMW 550i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i
▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300
15.32 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes E 300
35 mpg
22 mpg
BMW 550i
25 mpg
city
14 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
539 mi
Range
399 mi
Mercedes E 300
539 mi
399 mi
BMW 550i
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
206.5 kWh
Mercedes E 300
128.7 kWh
206.5 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300
BMW 550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
