The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

€ 81,400
BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 740d
€ 98,900
 Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 420 CDI long
€ 81,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,900

ⓘ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 BMW 740d is 5.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes S 420 CDI long.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.2 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
120.9
199.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
124.6
205.1
199.7 in
Length
205.1 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4718 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5864 lb
BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
8.88 %
Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

General

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
F01
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
N57-D30
Engine Code
OM 629.911
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 740d
302 hp
316 hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
BMW 740d
443 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 420 CDI long

Performance

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 420 CDI long

▶ REPLAY
14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
BMW 740d
14.24 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 740d
34 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW 740d
720 mi
595 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
193.4 kWh
BMW 740d
141.9 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
398 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data