The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. BMW 750d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 101,300

€ 100,600

€ 101,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 500 long is 5.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 750d BluePerformance.
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 750d BluePerformance
58
73.7
83.5
57.9
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58 in
Height
57.9 in
124.6
205.1
120.9
200
205.1 in
Length
200 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 750d BluePerformance
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5809 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.1 %

General
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 750d BluePerformance
W221
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 750d BluePerformance
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 273.961
Engine Code
N57-D30


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
383 hp
376 hp
BMW 750d BluePerformance
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
391 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
BMW 750d BluePerformance
Performance
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 750d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 750d BluePerformance
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11.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.14 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
11.43 lb/hp
12.14 lb/hp
BMW 750d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 750d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
20 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 750d BluePerformance
13 mpg
city
32 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
474 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
474 mi
777 mi
BMW 750d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
223.5 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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
223.5 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 750d BluePerformance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
452 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 750d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data