The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. BMW 650i Convertible (07 - 10)
€ 140,500

€ 89,300

€ 140,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 500 Convertible is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 650i Cabrio.
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
BMW 650i Cabrio
55.6
74.8
83
54.1
73
80.2
74.8 in
Width
73 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
55.6 in
Height
54.1 in
115.9
197.9
109.4
189.8
197.9 in
Length
189.8 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
BMW 650i Cabrio
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
8.51 %

General
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
BMW 650i Cabrio
A217
Generation
E64
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
BMW 650i Cabrio
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW N62
M 278.929
Engine Code
N62-B48

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
449 hp
362 hp
BMW 650i Cabrio
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
516 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
BMW 650i Cabrio
Performance
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
BMW 650i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 650i Cabrio
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10.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
10.39 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
BMW 650i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
BMW 650i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
28 mpg
19 mpg
BMW 650i Cabrio
20 mpg
city
12 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
585 mi
Range
345 mi
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
585 mi
345 mi
BMW 650i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
238.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
161.1 kWh
238.7 kWh
BMW 650i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
BMW 650i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
717 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data