The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 760i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 137,300
BMW 760i € 101,100
Mercedes S 500
€ 137,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,100
ⓘ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 760i is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
BMW 760i
Mercedes S 500
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58 in
Height
58.5 in
199.7 in
Length
200.6 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 760i
Mercedes S 500
4641 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
5941 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.56 %
General
BMW 760i
Mercedes S 500
F01
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 760i
Mercedes S 500
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N74
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
N74-B60
Engine Code
M 273.968
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
537 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 760i
537 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500
553 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW 760i
553 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500
Performance
BMW 760i
Mercedes S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 760i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
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8.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 lb/hp
BMW 760i
8.64 lb/hp
11.68 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 760i
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 760i
18 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 500
13 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
395 mi
Range
495 mi
BMW 760i
395 mi
495 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
244.5 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).
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).
214 kWh
BMW 760i
244.5 kWh
214 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 760i
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data