The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW M760Li V12 xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
€ 107,300
€ 174,000
€ 107,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 174,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes S 500 long is just 0.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW M760Li.
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW M760Li
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.2
74.9
85.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.5 in
Height
58.2 in
124.6
205.7
126.4
206.2
205.7 in
Length
206.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW M760Li
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4971 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6261 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
7.99 %
General
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW M760Li
W221
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW M760Li
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW N74
M 273.968
Engine Code
N74-B66

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
6.6 L / 323 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
602 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
383 hp
602 hp
BMW M760Li
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
391 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
BMW M760Li
Performance
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW M760Li
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M760Li
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11.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.26 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
11.95 lb/hp
8.26 lb/hp
BMW M760Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW M760Li
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
21 mpg
18 mpg
BMW M760Li
14 mpg
city
13 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
495 mi
Range
378 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
495 mi
378 mi
BMW M760Li
Environmental Impact
214 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 long
214 kWh
242.5 kWh
BMW M760Li
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW M760Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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