The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. BMW 550i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 56,300
€ 67,100
€ 56,300
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 Mercedes E 400 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 550i.
Mercedes E 400
BMW 550i
58
73
81.5
57.8
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58 in
Height
57.8 in
113.1
192.1
113.7
190.6
192.1 in
Length
190.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 400
BMW 550i
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.24 %
General
Mercedes E 400
BMW 550i
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 400
BMW 550i
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW N62
M 276.820
Engine Code
N62-B48
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes E 400
328 hp
362 hp
BMW 550i
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Mercedes E 400
354 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
BMW 550i
Performance
Mercedes E 400
BMW 550i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i
▶ REPLAY
12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.63 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400
12 lb/hp
10.63 lb/hp
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 400
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes E 400
31 mpg
23 mpg
BMW 550i
23 mpg
city
15 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
489 mi
Range
423 mi
Mercedes E 400
489 mi
423 mi
BMW 550i
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 400
142.1 kWh
195.2 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 400
BMW 550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
