The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 840i Coupé Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 94,500
€ 127,500
€ 94,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 127,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 840i Coupé is 7.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 Coupé.
BMW 840i Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
52.8
74.9
84.1
55.6
74.8
83
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
84.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
52.8 in
Height
55.6 in
111.1
190.7
115.9
197.9
190.7 in
Length
197.9 in
111.1 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 840i Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
3935 lb
Curb Weight
4608 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
14.58 %
General
BMW 840i Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
G15
Generation
C217
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
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 840i Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B58
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
B58-B30
Engine Code
M 278.929


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 840i Coupé
335 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 840i Coupé
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Performance
BMW 840i Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 840i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
11.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.26 lb/hp
BMW 840i Coupé
11.75 lb/hp
10.26 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 840i Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 840i Coupé
33 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
26 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
587 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW 840i Coupé
587 mi
565 mi
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
166.7 kWh
BMW 840i Coupé
136.5 kWh
166.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 840i Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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