The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M8 Competition Coupé xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 168,000

€ 127,500

€ 168,000
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 M8 Competition Coupé is 6.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 Coupé.
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
53.6
75.1
84.1
55.6
74.8
83
75.1 in
Width
74.8 in
84.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
53.6 in
Height
55.6 in
111.3
191.6
115.9
197.9
191.6 in
Length
197.9 in
111.3 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
4321 lb
Curb Weight
4608 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.23 %

General
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
G15
Generation
C217
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW S63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
S63-B44
Engine Code
M 278.929

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
616 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
616 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
553 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Performance
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M8 Competition Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
7.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.26 lb/hp
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
7.01 lb/hp
10.26 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
22 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
No data
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
399 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
399 mi
565 mi
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Environmental Impact
200.8 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 M8 Competition Coupé
200.8 kWh
166.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
406 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 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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