The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW M760Li V12 xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 101,100
€ 174,000
€ 101,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 174,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 500 is 6.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW M760Li.
Mercedes S 500
BMW M760Li
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.2
74.9
85.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.5 in
Height
58.2 in
119.5
200.6
126.4
207.1
200.6 in
Length
207.1 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500
BMW M760Li
4475 lb
Curb Weight
5060 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6261 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
11.54 %
General
Mercedes S 500
BMW M760Li
W221
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 M760Li
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW N74
M 273.968
Engine Code
N74-B66

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
6.6 L / 323 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
577 hp
at 5250 rpm
Mercedes S 500
383 hp
577 hp
BMW M760Li
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes S 500
391 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
BMW M760Li
Performance
Mercedes S 500
BMW M760Li
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M760Li
▶ REPLAY
11.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.77 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.68 lb/hp
8.77 lb/hp
BMW M760Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
BMW M760Li
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 500
21 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M760Li
14 mpg
city
13 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
495 mi
Range
391 mi
Mercedes S 500
495 mi
391 mi
BMW M760Li
Environmental Impact
214 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).
235 kWh
Mercedes S 500
214 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M760Li
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
497 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500
BMW M760Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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