The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 640d Coupé xDrive Steptronic (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes S 500 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)

€ 82,200
BMW 640d Coupé xDrive Steptronic (12 - 14) BMW 640d Coupé
€ 125,000
 Mercedes S 500 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17) Mercedes S 500 Coupé
€ 82,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 640d Coupé is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 Coupé.
BMW 640d Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
53.9
Blueprint BMW 640d Coupé xDrive Steptronic (12 - 14)
74.6
81.9
55.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)
74.8
83
74.6 in
Width
74.8 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
53.9 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint BMW 640d Coupé xDrive Steptronic (12 - 14)
112.4
192.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)
115.9
197.9
192.7 in
Length
197.9 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 640d Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5699 lb
BMW 640d Coupé xDrive Steptronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
7.89 %
Mercedes S 500 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)

General

BMW 640d Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
F13
Generation
C217
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 640d Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 640d Coupé
309 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 640d Coupé
465 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 Coupé

Performance

BMW 640d Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 640d Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 Coupé

▶ REPLAY
13.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.97 lb/hp
BMW 640d Coupé
13.34 lb/hp
9.97 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 640d Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 640d Coupé
41 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
763 mi
Range
599 mi
BMW 640d Coupé
763 mi
599 mi
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
157.2 kWh
BMW 640d Coupé
117.3 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 640d Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data