The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

€ 73,900
Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) Mercedes E 500
€ 82,600
 BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) BMW M550d
€ 73,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600

ⓘ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. The Mercedes E 500 is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW M550d.
Mercedes E 500
BMW M550d
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
73
81.5
57.2
Blueprint BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
113.1
192.1
Blueprint BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.3
192.1 in
Length
193.3 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 500
BMW M550d
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5423 lb
Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes E 500
BMW M550d
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes E 500
BMW M550d
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 278.922
Engine Code
N57-S
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 500
402 hp
376 hp
BMW M550d
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes E 500
443 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
BMW M550d

Performance

Mercedes E 500
BMW M550d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550d

▶ REPLAY
10.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.46 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
10.72 lb/hp
11.46 lb/hp
BMW M550d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 500
BMW M550d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes E 500
25 mpg
38 mpg
BMW M550d
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
529 mi
Range
702 mi
Mercedes E 500
529 mi
702 mi
BMW M550d
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
127.6 kWh
Mercedes E 500
178.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW M550d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 500
BMW M550d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data