The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 760i Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 138,100

€ 99,700

€ 138,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,700
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 760i
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.9
74.9
84
58.5
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
120.9
200
119.5
200.6
200 in
Length
200.6 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 760i
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4806 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5941 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5765 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
7.8 %

General
BMW 760i
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
F01
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 760i
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N74
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N74-B60
Engine Code
M 278.932

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
537 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 760i
537 hp
429 hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
553 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 760i
553 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 760i
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 760i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.33 lb/hp
BMW 760i
8.95 lb/hp
10.33 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 760i
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 760i
18 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
12 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
388 mi
Range
549 mi
BMW 760i
388 mi
549 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
242.5 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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 760i
242.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 760i
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data