Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126) 500 SEC V8 (231 Hp) Automatic & BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i (450 Hp) xDrive Steptronic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model: | S-class | 5 Series |
| Generation: | S-class Coupe (C126) | 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) |
| Engine / modification: | 500 SEC V8 (231 Hp) Automatic | 550i (450 Hp) xDrive Steptronic |
| Production start: | 1980 year | 2012 year |
| Production end: | 1985 year | 2013 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.2 l/100 km | 13.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.1 l/100 km | 7.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 224 g/km | |
| Power: | 231 hp | 450 hp |
| Max power in: | 4750 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 225 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.1 sec | 4.8 sec |
| Torque: | 405 Nm @ 3000 rpm. | 650 Nm @ 2000-4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 117 E 50 / 117.963 | N63B44 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4973 cm3 | 4395 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 9 l | 9.5 l |
| Coolant: | 10.6 l | |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Twin-power turbo | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.2 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 85 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 8 Steptronic |
| Length: | 4910 mm | 4998 mm |
| Width: | 1828 mm | 1901 mm |
| Height: | 1406 mm | 1559 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2845 mm | 3070 mm |
| Front track: | 1545 mm | 1621 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1517 mm | 1636 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 151 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1700 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Threaded twist beam | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 2130 kg | 2750 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1610 kg | 2140 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.2 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 100 kg | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14 | 245/45 R19 98Y RSC; 275/40 R19 101Y RSC |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14 | 8.5J x 19; 9.5J x 19 |