The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 640d Gran Coupé xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 92,600

€ 127,500

€ 92,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 127,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 640d Gran Coupé is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 Coupé.
BMW 640d Gran Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
54.8
74.6
81.9
55.6
74.8
83
74.6 in
Width
74.8 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
54.8 in
Height
55.6 in
116.9
197.1
115.9
197.9
197.1 in
Length
197.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 640d Gran Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4608 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
6.94 %

General
BMW 640d Gran Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
F06
Generation
C217
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 640d Gran 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 Gran 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 Gran Coupé
465 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Performance
BMW 640d Gran 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
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 640d Gran Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 Coupé
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13.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.26 lb/hp
BMW 640d Gran Coupé
13.88 lb/hp
10.26 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 640d Gran Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 640d Gran Coupé
41 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
35 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
750 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW 640d Gran Coupé
750 mi
565 mi
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
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).
166.7 kWh
BMW 640d Gran Coupé
119.3 kWh
166.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 640d Gran Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
4
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data