The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 73,900
€ 86,300
€ 73,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes E 500 is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW M550i.
Mercedes E 500
BMW M550i
58
73
81.5
57.8
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58 in
Height
57.8 in
113.1
192.1
117.1
195.4
192.1 in
Length
195.4 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 500
BMW M550i
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.57 %
General
Mercedes E 500
BMW M550i
W212
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 M550i
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW N63
M 278.922
Engine Code
N63-B44

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
456 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes E 500
402 hp
456 hp
BMW M550i
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes E 500
443 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW M550i
Performance
Mercedes E 500
BMW M550i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M550i
▶ REPLAY
10.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.11 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
10.72 lb/hp
9.11 lb/hp
BMW M550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 500
BMW M550i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes E 500
25 mpg
26 mpg
BMW M550i
19 mpg
city
19 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
529 mi
Range
475 mi
Mercedes E 500
529 mi
475 mi
BMW M550i
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).
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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes E 500
178.2 kWh
168.7 kWh
BMW M550i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 500
BMW M550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data



















