The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. BMW M760Li V12 xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
€ 111,000

€ 174,000

€ 111,000
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 slightly. The Mercedes S 500 is 4.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW M760Li.
Mercedes S 500
BMW M760Li
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.2
74.9
85.4
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.9 in
Height
58.2 in
119.5
201.4
126.4
206.2
201.4 in
Length
206.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500
BMW M760Li
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4971 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6261 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
9.09 %

General
Mercedes S 500
BMW M760Li
W222/X222
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 with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW N74
M 278.929
Engine Code
N74-B66

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
6.6 L / 323 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
602 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 500
449 hp
602 hp
BMW M760Li
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Mercedes S 500
516 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
BMW M760Li
Performance
Mercedes S 500
BMW M760Li
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M760Li
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10.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.26 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
10.06 lb/hp
8.26 lb/hp
BMW M760Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
BMW M760Li
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 500
27 mpg
18 mpg
BMW M760Li
20 mpg
city
13 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
572 mi
Range
378 mi
Mercedes S 500
572 mi
378 mi
BMW M760Li
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
242.5 kWh
Mercedes S 500
164.8 kWh
242.5 kWh
BMW M760Li
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500
BMW M760Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data