The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M850i Coupé xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
€ 125,700
€ 327,300
€ 125,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 327,300
ⓘ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 M850i Coupé is 10.3 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series.
BMW M850i Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
53
74.9
84.1
51.6
77.2
85
74.9 in
Width
77.2 in
84.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
53 in
Height
51.6 in
111.1
191
100.8
180.7
191 in
Length
180.7 in
111.1 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M850i Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
4332 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5280 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.82 %
General
BMW M850i Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
G15
Generation
R230
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M850i Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
N63-B44
Engine Code
M 275.983

4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW M850i Coupé
523 hp
661 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
BMW M850i Coupé
553 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Performance
BMW M850i Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
155 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M850i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
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8.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.24 lb/hp
BMW M850i Coupé
8.28 lb/hp
6.24 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M850i Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
16 mpg
BMW M850i Coupé
24 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
18 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
431 mi
Range
345 mi
BMW M850i Coupé
431 mi
345 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
272.8 kWh
BMW M850i Coupé
185.7 kWh
272.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
391 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M850i Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
948 lb
Maximum Payload
507 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data


















