The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 750Li xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 121,700
![BMW 750Li xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_7er_G12.png)
€ 109,700
![Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_S_W221-09.webp)
€ 121,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 750Li is 0.5 inches longer and 1.2 inches wider.
BMW 750Li
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
58.5
74.9
85.4
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
126.4
206.2
124.6
205.7
206.2 in
Length
205.7 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 750Li
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4387 lb
Curb Weight
4718 lb
5765 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5986 lb
![BMW 750Li xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_7er_G12.png)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.02 %
![Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W221-09.png)
General
BMW 750Li
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
G12
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 750Li
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N63-B44
Engine Code
M 278.932
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4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
443 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 750Li
443 hp
429 hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
479 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 750Li
479 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Performance
BMW 750Li
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
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BMW 750Li
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
▶ REPLAY
9.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11 lb/hp
BMW 750Li
9.9 lb/hp
11 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 750Li
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 750Li
28 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
20 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
584 mi
Range
521 mi
BMW 750Li
584 mi
521 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
187.5 kWh
BMW 750Li
157.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 750Li
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data