The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 840i Gran Coupé xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 500 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)
€ 94,800

€ 125,000

€ 94,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,000
ⓘ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 840i Gran Coupé is 2.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 Coupé.
BMW 840i Gran Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
55.4
76.1
84.1
55.6
74.8
83
76.1 in
Width
74.8 in
84.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
55.4 in
Height
55.6 in
119
200.1
115.9
197.9
200.1 in
Length
197.9 in
119 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 840i Gran Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.92 %

General
BMW 840i Gran Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
G16
Generation
C217
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 840i Gran 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 Gran 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 Gran Coupé
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Performance
BMW 840i Gran Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 840i Gran Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 Coupé
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12.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.97 lb/hp
BMW 840i Gran Coupé
12.7 lb/hp
9.97 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 840i Gran Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 840i Gran Coupé
31 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
564 mi
Range
599 mi
BMW 840i Gran Coupé
564 mi
599 mi
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
157.2 kWh
BMW 840i Gran Coupé
142.1 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
327 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 840i Gran Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
4
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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