Now the BMW is noticeably faster.
Mercedes-Benz E 500 vs BMW 550i
| Category | Mercedes-Benz E 500 | BMW 550i (F10) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.5 l V8 | 4.4 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 387 / 382 | 408 / 402 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 530 / 391 | 600 / 443 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1830 / 4034 | 1963 / 4328 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 212 / 209 | 208 / 205 |
Performance
| Category | Mercedes-Benz E 500 | BMW 550i (F10) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.2 s | 5.0 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 18.7 s | 16.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 13.5 s | 12.0 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 4.9 s | 4.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.9 s | 10.7 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.4 s @ 90.7 mph | 9.3 s @ 92.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.5 s | 13.1 s @ 109.4 mph |
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.60 g (6 m/s²) | 0.60 g (6 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Mercedes-Benz E 500 | BMW 550i (F10) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 87 | 100 |
| Overall | 87 | 100 |
Verdict
550i is the fastest by considerable margin.
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Inline 6 rules 15y ago
The BMW\'s weight is 1905 kg.
Reference:
http://www.bmw.com/com/en/newvehicles/5series/sedan/2010/_shared/pdf/5series_saloon_catalogue.pdf
Page 29.
gt 15y ago
@Fastestlaps
read my comment here
http://www.fastestlaps.com/discussions/5216.html#41243
it explains why..
FastestLaps 15y ago
That\'s just because the site prefers Mercedes. We all have our preferences. It\'s just human nature.
But honestly, I don\'t know. Maybe the lack of weight figure for BMW has something to do with this.
