The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (09 - 13)
€ 85,100
€ 155,400
€ 85,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 155,400
ⓘ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 14.7 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 1.4 cm lower than the Mercedes S 600 long.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 600 long
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
3165
5226
5079 mm
Length
5226 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 600 long
1940 kg
Kerb Weight
2210 kg
2515 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2690 kg
Weight Difference:
270 kg
12.22 %
General
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 600 long
F01
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 600 long
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 275.953
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
5513 CC
309 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
510 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 740d
309 bhp
510 bhp
Mercedes S 600 long
630 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
830 NM
at 1800 rpm
BMW 740d
630 NM
830 NM
Mercedes S 600 long
Performance
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 600 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 600 long
▶ REPLAY
6.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.33 kg/bhp
BMW 740d
6.28 kg/bhp
4.33 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 600 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 600 long
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 740d
50 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
41 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
motorway
28 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
872 mi
Range
391 mi
BMW 740d
872 mi
391 mi
Mercedes S 600 long
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).
270.9 kWh
BMW 740d
117.3 kWh
270.9 kWh
Mercedes S 600 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 600 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
