The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 750Ld xDrive Steptronic (16 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 121,700

€ 99,400

€ 121,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 750Ld is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes S 500.
BMW 750Ld
Mercedes S 500
58.2
74.9
85.4
58
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.2 in
Height
58 in
126.4
206.2
119.5
200
206.2 in
Length
200 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 750Ld
Mercedes S 500
4530 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.19 %

General
BMW 750Ld
Mercedes S 500
G12
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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 750Ld
Mercedes S 500
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
B57-D30
Engine Code
M 273.968

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 750Ld
395 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500
561 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW 750Ld
561 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500
Performance
BMW 750Ld
Mercedes S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 750Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500
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11.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.57 lb/hp
BMW 750Ld
11.47 lb/hp
11.57 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 750Ld
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 750Ld
37 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes S 500
29 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
757 mi
Range
462 mi
BMW 750Ld
757 mi
462 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).
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).
229.2 kWh
BMW 750Ld
131.6 kWh
229.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 750Ld
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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