Cadillac ELR vs Mercedes-Benz E550
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2017 Mercedes-Benz E550
Overview
| Spec | Cadillac ELRBase | Mercedes-Benz E550E 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | E 550 |
| Body style | Coupe | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | electric | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 1-speed direct drive | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | plug-in hybrid | gas |
| Model year | 2016 | 2017 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Cadillac ELRBase | Mercedes-Benz E550E 550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $65,000 | $60,650 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Cadillac ELRBase | Mercedes-Benz E550E 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 32 MPG (best) | 21 MPG |
| City MPG | 31 MPG (best) | 18 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 33 MPG (best) | 26 MPG |
| Combined MPGe | 85 MPGe (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 9.3 gal | 17.4 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Cadillac ELRBase | Mercedes-Benz E550E 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 149 hp | 402 hp (best) |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft | 443 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 1.4 L | 4.7 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Cadillac ELRBase | Mercedes-Benz E550E 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 10.5 cu ft | 13.3 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,065 lbs (best) | 4,134 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 108.7 in (best) |
| Length | 186 in (best) | 185 in |
| Width | 72.7 in (best) | 70.3 in |
| Height | 55.9 in (best) | 54.8 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Cadillac ELRBase | Mercedes-Benz E550E 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Cadillac ELR | Mercedes-Benz E550 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $65,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) | E 550 $60,650 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | E 550 $69,100 MSRP |