The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 85,100
€ 103,500
€ 85,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,500
ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 500.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 500
57.9
74.9
84
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.9 in
Height
58.9 in
120.9
200
119.5
201.8
200 in
Length
201.8 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 500
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5545 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5897 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.24 %
General
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 500
F01
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 500
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 256
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 256.930
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
451 hp
at 5900 rpm
BMW 740d
309 hp
451 hp
Mercedes S 500
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 740d
465 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500
Performance
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
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13.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.8 lb/hp
BMW 740d
13.84 lb/hp
9.8 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 740d
41 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes S 500
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
872 mi
Range
659 mi
BMW 740d
872 mi
659 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).
125 kWh
BMW 740d
117.3 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
