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BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6vsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 8 Series (E31)

850Csi 5.6

380 hp5576 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1992-1996
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140)

S 600 V12

394 hp5987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1993-1995

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,900 kg
    4,189 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    200 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
Power
380hp283kW
394hp294kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,900kg4,189lb
2,240kg4,938lb
Gross weight
2,340kg5,159lb
2,720kg5,997lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
83.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
102.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
21.1s
Calculated
24.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city-
20.7L/100 km11.4mpg US13.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
289Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
703km437mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
5,576cc340cu in
5,987cc365cu in
Length
4,780mm188in
5,065mm199in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,912mm75in
Height
1,330mm52in
1,478mm58in
Wheelbase
2,684mm106in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,562mm61in
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume
320L
505L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12PowerTorque
  • BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.65,300 rpm4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V125,200 rpm3,800 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.1 s
24.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
103 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
380 hp
283 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
394 hp
294 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12 has 14 hp more than BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
570 Nm
420 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
2,240 kg
4,938 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.66.0 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V126.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12 has more power, BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12: 0.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
380 hp
283 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
394 hp
294 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,780 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
Power
380 hp
283 kW
394 hp
294 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
2,240 kg
4,938 lb
Fuel consumption
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,780 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
Range score
703 km
437 mi
-
Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6
Consumption12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,360 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6

  • Is 340 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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