The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 760i Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 103,500

€ 138,100

€ 103,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 138,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY is 0.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 760i.
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 760i
58.5
73.7
83.5
57.9
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
119.5
200.6
120.9
200
200.6 in
Length
200 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 760i
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4806 lb
5919 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5941 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
4.81 %

General
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 760i
W221
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 760i
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 278.932
Engine Code
N74-B60

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
537 hp
at 5250 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
429 hp
537 hp
BMW 760i
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
BMW 760i
Performance
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 760i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 760i
▶ REPLAY
10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.66 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW 760i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 760i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
24 mpg
18 mpg
BMW 760i
17 mpg
city
12 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
526 mi
Range
388 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
526 mi
388 mi
BMW 760i
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).
242.5 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
185.7 kWh
242.5 kWh
BMW 760i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 760i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data