2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
BMW 550e xDrive vs Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The 550e xDrive uses 0.5 L/100 km less combined (9.5 vs 10), about 100 L less fuel over 20,000 km.
- The AMG E 53 goes 16 km further on electricity (71 vs 55 km).
- Higher Vehonix efficiency score for the 550e xDrive: 4.6/10 vs 4.2/10.
- Transport Canada lists 1 safety recall for the 2026 550e xDrive and 0 for the AMG E 53.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec | Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz AMG E 53 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | — | — |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 4.6/10 | 4.2/10 |
| Body | Sedan | Sedan |
| Fuel | Plug-in hybrid | Plug-in hybrid |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 9.5 | 10 |
| City | 10.5 | 10.9 |
| Highway | 8.3 | 8.8 |
| Electric range | 55 km | 71 km |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 83 | 71 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | — | — |
| Seats | — | — |
| Drivetrain | — | — |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | No | No |
| Fuel required | — | — |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 1 | 2 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 1 | 0 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.