The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 71,200
Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) Mercedes E 500
€ 81,300
 BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) BMW M550d BluePerformance
€ 71,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes E 500 is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW M550d BluePerformance.
Mercedes E 500
BMW M550d BluePerformance
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
73
81.5
57.2
Blueprint BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
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 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
113.1
192.1
Blueprint BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
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 BluePerformance
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5456 lb
Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.29 %
BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes E 500
BMW M550d BluePerformance
W212
Generation
F10
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 BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance

Performance

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

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
10.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.55 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
10.45 lb/hp
11.55 lb/hp
BMW M550d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 500
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes E 500
26 mpg
37 mpg
BMW M550d BluePerformance
20 mpg
city
33 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
559 mi
Range
690 mi
Mercedes E 500
559 mi
690 mi
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
129.6 kWh
Mercedes E 500
168.7 kWh
129.6 kWh
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 500
BMW M550d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data