The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. BMW M850i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
€ 140,500
![Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_A217.png)
€ 133,700
![BMW M850i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/BMW_8er_G14.webp)
€ 140,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 133,700
ⓘ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 6.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW M850i Cabrio.
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
BMW M850i Cabrio
55.6
74.8
83
53
74.9
84.1
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.1 in
55.6 in
Height
53 in
115.9
197.9
111.1
191
197.9 in
Length
191 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
111.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
BMW M850i Cabrio
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4608 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5545 lb
![Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_A217.png)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.18 %
![BMW M850i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_8er_G14.png)
General
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
BMW M850i Cabrio
A217
Generation
G14
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
BMW M850i Cabrio
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW N63
M 278.929
Engine Code
N63-B44
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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
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
449 hp
523 hp
BMW M850i 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 M850i Cabrio
Performance
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
BMW M850i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes S 500 Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
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BMW M850i Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
10.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
10.39 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
BMW M850i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
BMW M850i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
28 mpg
23 mpg
BMW M850i Cabrio
20 mpg
city
No data
35 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
585 mi
Range
414 mi
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
585 mi
414 mi
BMW M850i 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).
193.3 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
161.1 kWh
193.3 kWh
BMW M850i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
BMW M850i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data