Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 vs BMW M3 Competition RWD
![]() Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 $95,650MSRP | ![]() BMW M3 Competition RWD $82,600MSRP |
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 $95,650MSRP | BMW M3 Competition RWD $82,600MSRP |
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Overview | |
Years produced2007-2016 | Years produced2021-Present |
MSRP$95,650 | MSRP$82,600 |
Average price$15,394 | Average price$82,372 |
Listings571 | Listings201 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine4.7L 449 hp V8 | Engine3.0L 503 hp I6 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower449 hp @ 5250 rpm | Horsepower503 hp @ 6250 rpm |
MPG City17 | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway23 |
Engine | |
Engine Name5.5L 382 hp V8 | Engine Name3.0L 503 hp I6 |
Torque391 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm | Torque479 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm |
Horsepower382 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower503 hp @ 6250 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City14 | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway22 | MPG Highway23 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.3 cu ft | Cargo Space13.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight4465 lbs | Curb Weight3890 lbs |
Height58.0 in | Height56.4 in |
Length205.0 in | Length189.1 in |
Width73.7 in | Width81.4 in |
Wheelbase124.6 in | Wheelbase112.5 in |
Maximum Payload1190 lbs | Maximum Payload860 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
![]() Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 $95,650MSRP | ![]() BMW M3 Competition RWD $82,600MSRP |
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 $95,650MSRP | BMW M3 Competition RWD $82,600MSRP |
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Overview | ||
Years produced | 2007-2016 | 2021-Present |
MSRP | $95,650 | $82,600 |
Average price | $15,394 | $82,372 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 4.7L 449 hp V8 | 3.0L 503 hp I6 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 449 hp @ 5250 rpm | 503 hp @ 6250 rpm |
MPG City | 17 | 16 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 23 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 5.5L 382 hp V8 | 3.0L 503 hp I6 |
Torque | 391 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm | 479 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm |
Horsepower | 382 hp @ 6000 rpm | 503 hp @ 6250 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 14 | 16 |
MPG Highway | 22 | 23 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | Standard |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.3 cu ft | 13.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4465 lbs | 3890 lbs |
Height | 58.0 in | 56.4 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 189.1 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 81.4 in |
Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 112.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1190 lbs | 860 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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