The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. BMW M8 Competition Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)

€ 140,500
Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500 Convertible
€ 176,000
 BMW M8 Competition Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..) BMW M8 Competition Cabrio
€ 140,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 176,000

ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW M8 Competition Cabrio.
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
BMW M8 Competition Cabrio
55.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83
53.3
Blueprint BMW M8 Competition Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
75.1
84.1
74.8 in
Width
75.1 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.1 in
55.6 in
Height
53.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
115.9
197.9
Blueprint BMW M8 Competition Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
111.3
191.6
197.9 in
Length
191.6 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
111.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500 Convertible
BMW M8 Competition Cabrio
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4597 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5379 lb
Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.42 %
BMW M8 Competition Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes S 500 Convertible
BMW M8 Competition Cabrio
A217
Generation
G14
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 500 Convertible
BMW M8 Competition Cabrio
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW S63
M 278.929
Engine Code
S63-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
616 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
449 hp
616 hp
BMW M8 Competition Cabrio
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
516 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
BMW M8 Competition Cabrio

Performance

Mercedes S 500 Convertible
BMW M8 Competition Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

151 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M8 Competition Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
10.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.46 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
10.39 lb/hp
7.46 lb/hp
BMW M8 Competition Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 Convertible
BMW M8 Competition Cabrio
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
28 mpg
22 mpg
BMW M8 Competition Cabrio
20 mpg
city
No data
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
585 mi
Range
391 mi
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
585 mi
391 mi
BMW M8 Competition 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).
204.5 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
161.1 kWh
204.5 kWh
BMW M8 Competition Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
410 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 Convertible
BMW M8 Competition Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data