The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (14 - 16) vs. BMW 550i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 55,700

€ 74,500

€ 55,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 550i Touring.
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 550i Touring
58
73
81.5
57.6
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58 in
Height
57.6 in
113.1
193.1
116.9
193.2
193.1 in
Length
193.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 550i Touring
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.64 %

General
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 550i Touring
S212
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 550i Touring
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
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
228 hp
402 hp
BMW 550i Touring
398 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
398 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 550i Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 550i Touring
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i Touring
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18.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.12 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
18.9 lb/hp
10.12 lb/hp
BMW 550i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 550i Touring
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
45 mpg
22 mpg
BMW 550i Touring
39 mpg
city
15 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
705 mi
Range
406 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
705 mi
406 mi
BMW 550i Touring
Environmental Impact
107 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).
202.8 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
107 kWh
202.8 kWh
BMW 550i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
BMW 550i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
17 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












52.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft