BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupe vs Mercedes-Benz S500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Mercedes-Benz S500
Overview
| Spec | BMW M850i xDrive Gran CoupeM850i xDrive | Mercedes-Benz S500S 500 4MATIC Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | M850i xDrive | S 500 4MATIC Sedan |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | mild hybrid |
| Model year | 2025 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW M850i xDrive Gran CoupeM850i xDrive | Mercedes-Benz S500S 500 4MATIC Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $107,300 | $0 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW M850i xDrive Gran CoupeM850i xDrive | Mercedes-Benz S500S 500 4MATIC Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG | 23 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 17 MPG | 20 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 24 MPG | 29 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 18 gal | 20 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW M850i xDrive Gran CoupeM850i xDrive | Mercedes-Benz S500S 500 4MATIC Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 523 hp (best) | 442 hp |
| Torque | 553 lb-ft (best) | 443 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4.4 L (best) | 3 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | I6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW M850i xDrive Gran CoupeM850i xDrive | Mercedes-Benz S500S 500 4MATIC Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 15.5 cu ft (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 4,696 lbs (best) | 4,861 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5 in | 5 in |
| Wheelbase | 119 in | 127 in (best) |
| Length | 200.3 in | 209 in (best) |
| Width | 76.1 in (best) | 76 in |
| Height | 55.4 in | 59 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW M850i xDrive Gran CoupeM850i xDrive | Mercedes-Benz S500S 500 4MATIC Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupe | Mercedes-Benz S500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | M850i xDrive $107,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) | S 500 4MATIC Sedan $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) |