The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. BMW 840d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 140,500
Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500 Convertible
€ 108,000
 BMW 840d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 840d Cabrio
€ 140,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,000

ⓘ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 Convertible is 7.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 840d Cabrio.
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
BMW 840d Cabrio
55.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83
52.7
Blueprint BMW 840d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
74.9
84.1
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.1 in
55.6 in
Height
52.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
115.9
197.9
Blueprint BMW 840d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
111.1
190.7
197.9 in
Length
190.7 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
111.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500 Convertible
BMW 840d Cabrio
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5478 lb
Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.01 %
BMW 840d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes S 500 Convertible
BMW 840d Cabrio
A217
Generation
G14
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 500 Convertible
BMW 840d Cabrio
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW B57
M 278.929
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
449 hp
316 hp
BMW 840d Cabrio
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
516 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 840d Cabrio

Performance

Mercedes S 500 Convertible
BMW 840d Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 840d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
10.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.16 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
10.39 lb/hp
14.16 lb/hp
BMW 840d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 Convertible
BMW 840d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
28 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 840d Cabrio
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
585 mi
Range
662 mi
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
585 mi
662 mi
BMW 840d 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).
127.6 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
161.1 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 840d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 Convertible
BMW 840d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data