The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
€ 71,200

€ 89,600

€ 71,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes E 500 is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW M550d.
Mercedes E 500
BMW M550d
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 M550d
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.78 %

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 with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW B57
M 278.922
Engine Code
B57-D30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes E 500
402 hp
395 hp
BMW M550d
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes E 500
443 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
BMW M550d
Performance
Mercedes E 500
BMW M550d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550d
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10.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
10.45 lb/hp
10.72 lb/hp
BMW M550d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 500
BMW M550d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes E 500
26 mpg
37 mpg
BMW M550d
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
559 mi
Range
651 mi
Mercedes E 500
559 mi
651 mi
BMW M550d
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).
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
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 500
BMW M550d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data