The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 750d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 100,600
BMW 750d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 750d BluePerformance
€ 97,300
 Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes S 500
€ 100,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 750d BluePerformance is 0.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
BMW 750d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 500
57.9
Blueprint BMW 750d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 750d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
119.5
200.6
200 in
Length
200.6 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 750d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 500
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5809 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5644 lb
BMW 750d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.57 %
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

BMW 750d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 500
F01
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 750d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 500
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 273.961
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
376 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 750d BluePerformance
376 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW 750d BluePerformance
546 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500

Performance

BMW 750d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 750d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

▶ REPLAY
12.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.25 lb/hp
BMW 750d BluePerformance
12.14 lb/hp
11.25 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 750d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 750d BluePerformance
37 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 500
32 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
508 mi
BMW 750d BluePerformance
777 mi
508 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
208.4 kWh
BMW 750d BluePerformance
131.6 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 750d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data