The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. BMW 550i Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 59,000

€ 71,500

€ 59,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,500
ⓘ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 400 is just 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 550i.
Mercedes E 400
BMW 550i
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
192.1
116.9
192.9
192.1 in
Length
192.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 400
BMW 550i
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5357 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.14 %

General
Mercedes E 400
BMW 550i
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 400
BMW 550i
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW N63
M 276.820
Engine Code
N63-B44

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes E 400
328 hp
402 hp
BMW 550i
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 400
354 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 550i
Performance
Mercedes E 400
BMW 550i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i
▶ REPLAY
12.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.45 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400
12.4 lb/hp
10.45 lb/hp
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 400
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes E 400
29 mpg
23 mpg
BMW 550i
21 mpg
city
15 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
452 mi
Range
418 mi
Mercedes E 400
452 mi
418 mi
BMW 550i
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
197 kWh
Mercedes E 400
153.5 kWh
197 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 400
BMW 550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data