The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13) vs. BMW 550i Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 53,100
€ 70,000
€ 53,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 550i Touring.
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 550i Touring
59.5
73
81.5
58.7
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
59.5 in
Height
58.7 in
113.1
192.7
113.6
190.7
192.7 in
Length
190.7 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 550i Touring
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.67 %
General
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 550i Touring
S212
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 550i Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N62
OM 642.852
Engine Code
N62-B48
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
228 hp
362 hp
BMW 550i Touring
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
398 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
BMW 550i Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 550i Touring
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i Touring
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18.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
18.61 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
BMW 550i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 550i Touring
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
34 mpg
22 mpg
BMW 550i Touring
26 mpg
city
15 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
524 mi
Range
406 mi
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
524 mi
406 mi
BMW 550i Touring
Environmental Impact
144 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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
144 kWh
202.8 kWh
BMW 550i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
BMW 550i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
55.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
