The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 85,100
€ 97,300
€ 85,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 740d is 1.7 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 1.4 cm lower than the Mercedes S 500.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 500
1471
1902
2134
1485
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2134 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1471 mm
Height
1485 mm
3070
5079
3035
5096
5079 mm
Length
5096 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 500
1940 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2515 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2560 kg
Weight Difference:
15 kg
0.77 %
General
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 500
F01
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 500
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 273.961
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
5461 CC
309 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 740d
309 bhp
383 bhp
Mercedes S 500
630 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
530 NM
at 2800 rpm
BMW 740d
630 NM
530 NM
Mercedes S 500
Performance
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
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6.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.1 kg/bhp
BMW 740d
6.28 kg/bhp
5.1 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 740d
50 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 500
41 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
36 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
872 mi
Range
508 mi
BMW 740d
872 mi
508 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
208.4 kWh
BMW 740d
117.3 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
258 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
605 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
