The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 68,600
€ 85,000
€ 68,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,000
ⓘ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 3.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW M550d.
Mercedes E 500
BMW M550d
57.9
73
81.5
57.8
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.9 in
Height
57.8 in
113.1
191.7
117.1
195.4
191.7 in
Length
195.4 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 500
BMW M550d
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5236 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.68 %
General
Mercedes E 500
BMW M550d
W212
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 500
BMW M550d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW B57
M 273.971
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes E 500
383 hp
395 hp
BMW M550d
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes E 500
391 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
BMW M550d
Performance
Mercedes E 500
BMW M550d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M550d
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10.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
10.53 lb/hp
10.72 lb/hp
BMW M550d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 500
BMW M550d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes E 500
22 mpg
40 mpg
BMW M550d
15 mpg
city
36 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
460 mi
Range
695 mi
Mercedes E 500
460 mi
695 mi
BMW M550d
Environmental Impact
204.5 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes E 500
204.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW M550d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
407 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 500
BMW M550d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
