The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 84,800
BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) BMW 740d
€ 103,500
 Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 84,800
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 0.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
74.9
84
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.2 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
120.9
199.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
199.7 in
Length
200.6 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5919 lb
BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.4 %
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
F01
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 278.932
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 740d
302 hp
429 hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 740d
443 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
14.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 lb/hp
BMW 740d
14.78 lb/hp
10.66 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 740d
34 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
27 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
710 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 740d
710 mi
526 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
185.7 kWh
BMW 740d
144 kWh
185.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data