The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15) vs. BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 52,500
€ 86,300
€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW M550i.
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
BMW M550i
58
73
81.5
57.8
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58 in
Height
57.8 in
113.1
192.1
117.1
195.4
192.1 in
Length
195.4 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
BMW M550i
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.12 %
General
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
BMW M550i
W212
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
BMW M550i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N63
OM 642.852
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
456 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
228 hp
456 hp
BMW M550i
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW M550i
Performance
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
BMW M550i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M550i
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17.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.11 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
17.84 lb/hp
9.11 lb/hp
BMW M550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
BMW M550i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
46 mpg
26 mpg
BMW M550i
39 mpg
city
19 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
719 mi
Range
475 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
719 mi
475 mi
BMW M550i
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
104.9 kWh
168.7 kWh
BMW M550i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
BMW M550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
