The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. BMW 750Ld xDrive Steptronic (16 - 19)
€ 99,400
Mercedes S 500 € 121,700
BMW 750Ld
€ 99,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 121,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 500 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 750Ld.
Mercedes S 500
BMW 750Ld
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58 in
Height
58.2 in
200 in
Length
206.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500
BMW 750Ld
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4530 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5886 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.19 %
General
Mercedes S 500
BMW 750Ld
W221
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500
BMW 750Ld
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW B57
M 273.968
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes S 500
383 hp
395 hp
BMW 750Ld
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 500
391 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
BMW 750Ld
Performance
Mercedes S 500
BMW 750Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 750Ld
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11.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.47 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.57 lb/hp
11.47 lb/hp
BMW 750Ld
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
BMW 750Ld
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes S 500
19 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 750Ld
13 mpg
city
29 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
462 mi
Range
757 mi
Mercedes S 500
462 mi
757 mi
BMW 750Ld
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes S 500
229.2 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 750Ld
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500
BMW 750Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data