The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 84,800
€ 92,700
€ 84,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700
ⓘ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 2.4 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 0.6 cm lower than the Mercedes S 450 CDI.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 450 CDI
1479
1902
2134
1485
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2134 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1479 mm
Height
1485 mm
3070
5072
3035
5096
5072 mm
Length
5096 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 450 CDI
2025 kg
Kerb Weight
2090 kg
2580 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2690 kg
Weight Difference:
65 kg
3.11 %
General
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 450 CDI
F01
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 450 CDI
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
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
302 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 740d
302 bhp
316 bhp
Mercedes S 450 CDI
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
730 NM
at 2200 rpm
BMW 740d
600 NM
730 NM
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Performance
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 450 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 CDI
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6.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.61 kg/bhp
BMW 740d
6.71 kg/bhp
6.61 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 740d
40 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
41 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
710 mi
Range
615 mi
BMW 740d
710 mi
615 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
187.2 kWh
BMW 740d
144 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
183 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 450 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
555 kg
Maximum Payload
600 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
