The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
€ 73,800
€ 90,500
€ 73,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,500
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW M550i.
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M550i
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M550i
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.01 %
General
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
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
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
402 hp
523 hp
BMW M550i
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
443 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
BMW M550i
Performance
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M550i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M550i
▶ REPLAY
10.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.2 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.89 lb/hp
8.2 lb/hp
BMW M550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M550i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
24 mpg
BMW M550i
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
529 mi
Range
431 mi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
529 mi
431 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).
185.7 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
178.2 kWh
185.7 kWh
BMW M550i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data



















