The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. BMW 550i Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 75,400

€ 73,200

€ 75,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes E 43 AMG is 1.4 inches longer and 0.7 inches lower.
Mercedes E 43 AMG
BMW 550i
57
73.2
81.3
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57 in
Height
57.6 in
115.7
194.6
116.9
193.2
194.6 in
Length
193.2 in
115.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 43 AMG
BMW 550i
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5324 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5357 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.4 %

General
Mercedes E 43 AMG
BMW 550i
W213
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 43 AMG
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 276.823
Engine Code
N63-B44

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
396 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes E 43 AMG
396 hp
444 hp
BMW 550i
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes E 43 AMG
384 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW 550i
Performance
Mercedes E 43 AMG
BMW 550i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 43 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i
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10.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.46 lb/hp
Mercedes E 43 AMG
10.24 lb/hp
9.46 lb/hp
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 43 AMG
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes E 43 AMG
29 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 550i
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
500 mi
Range
506 mi
Mercedes E 43 AMG
500 mi
506 mi
BMW 550i
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
162.9 kWh
Mercedes E 43 AMG
155.3 kWh
162.9 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 43 AMG
BMW 550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data