The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19) vs. BMW 550i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 52,900
€ 67,100
€ 52,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes E 300 is 3.2 inches longer and 0.2 inches wider.
Mercedes E 300
BMW 550i
57.8
72.9
81.3
57.8
72.7
80.2
72.9 in
Width
72.7 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
115.7
193.8
113.7
190.6
193.8 in
Length
190.6 in
115.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300
BMW 550i
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.15 %
General
Mercedes E 300
BMW 550i
W213
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300
BMW 550i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW N62
M 274.920
Engine Code
N62-B48
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes E 300
242 hp
362 hp
BMW 550i
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Mercedes E 300
273 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
BMW 550i
Performance
Mercedes E 300
BMW 550i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i
▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.63 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300
15.08 lb/hp
10.63 lb/hp
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes E 300
37 mpg
23 mpg
BMW 550i
29 mpg
city
15 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
651 mi
Range
423 mi
Mercedes E 300
651 mi
423 mi
BMW 550i
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 300
119.4 kWh
195.2 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300
BMW 550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1411 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
