The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. BMW 750i xDrive Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 95,600

€ 98,800

€ 95,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes S 500 is just 0.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 750i.
Mercedes S 500
BMW 750i
58
73.7
83.5
58.2
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58 in
Height
58.2 in
119.5
200
120.9
199.7
200 in
Length
199.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500
BMW 750i
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4641 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
7.84 %

General
Mercedes S 500
BMW 750i
W221
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500
BMW 750i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW N63
M 273.961
Engine Code
N63-B44

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 500
383 hp
402 hp
BMW 750i
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 500
391 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 750i
Performance
Mercedes S 500
BMW 750i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 750i
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.54 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.17 lb/hp
11.54 lb/hp
BMW 750i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
BMW 750i
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes S 500
20 mpg
20 mpg
BMW 750i
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
478 mi
Range
428 mi
Mercedes S 500
478 mi
428 mi
BMW 750i
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
225.5 kWh
Mercedes S 500
221.6 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW 750i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500
BMW 750i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data