The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 760Li Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
€ 148,500

€ 95,600

€ 148,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 760Li is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes S 500.
BMW 760Li
Mercedes S 500
58.3
74.9
84
58
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58 in
126.4
205.5
119.5
200
205.5 in
Length
200 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 760Li
Mercedes S 500
4960 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
6096 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5611 lb

Weight Difference:
683 lb
13.77 %

General
BMW 760Li
Mercedes S 500
F02
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 760Li
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 273.961

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 760Li
537 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500
553 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW 760Li
553 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500
Performance
BMW 760Li
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 760Li
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500
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9.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
BMW 760Li
9.24 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 760Li
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 760Li
18 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 500
12 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
385 mi
Range
478 mi
BMW 760Li
385 mi
478 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).
221.6 kWh
BMW 760Li
244.5 kWh
221.6 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
488 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 760Li
Mercedes S 500
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)
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