The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 640i Gran Coupé xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

€ 83,300
BMW 640i Gran Coupé xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) BMW 640i Gran Coupé
€ 128,800
 Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500 Coupé
€ 83,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 128,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 640i 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 640i Gran Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
54.8
Blueprint BMW 640i Gran Coupé xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
74.6
81.9
55.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint BMW 640i Gran Coupé xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
116.9
197.1
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
115.9
197.9
197.1 in
Length
197.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4608 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5721 lb
BMW 640i Gran Coupé xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.09 %
Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

General

BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
F06
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 Gran 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 Gran 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 Gran Coupé
332 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 Coupé

Performance

BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 640i Gran Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 Coupé

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 640i Gran 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 Gran 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 Gran Coupé
153.5 kWh
166.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
4
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data