The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 640i Coupé xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)

€ 78,700
BMW 640i Coupé xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) BMW 640i Coupé
€ 127,500
 Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) Mercedes S 500 Coupé
€ 78,700
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 640i 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 640i Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
53.9
Blueprint BMW 640i Coupé xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
74.6
81.9
55.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
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 640i Coupé xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
112.4
192.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
115.9
197.9
192.7 in
Length
197.9 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 640i Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4608 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5721 lb
BMW 640i Coupé xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
11.96 %
Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)

General

BMW 640i Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
F13
Generation
C217
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
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 640i Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N55-B30
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 640i Coupé
316 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 640i Coupé
332 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 Coupé

Performance

BMW 640i 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 640i Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 Coupé

▶ REPLAY
12.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.26 lb/hp
BMW 640i Coupé
12.84 lb/hp
10.26 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 640i Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 640i Coupé
29 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
21 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
537 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW 640i Coupé
537 mi
565 mi
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
166.7 kWh
BMW 640i Coupé
153.5 kWh
166.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 640i Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data