The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes Maybach S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)

€ 88,500
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740d
€ 138,600
 Mercedes Maybach S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17) Mercedes Maybach S 500
€ 88,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 138,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 740d is 37.4 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 2.5 cm lower than the Mercedes Maybach S 500.
BMW 740d
Mercedes Maybach S 500
1471
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
1902
2134
1496
Blueprint Mercedes Maybach S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
1899
2130
1902 mm
Width
1899 mm
2134 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1471 mm
Height
1496 mm
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
3070
5079
Blueprint Mercedes Maybach S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
3365
5453
5079 mm
Length
5453 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3365 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
Mercedes Maybach S 500
2015 kg
Kerb Weight
2275 kg
2590 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2795 kg
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
260 kg
11.43 %
Mercedes Maybach S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)

General

BMW 740d
Mercedes Maybach S 500
F01
Generation
VV222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740d
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
4663 CC
309 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
449 bhp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 740d
309 bhp
449 bhp
Mercedes Maybach S 500
630 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 1800 rpm
BMW 740d
630 NM
700 NM
Mercedes Maybach S 500

Performance

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

75 m
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

69 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes Maybach S 500

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6.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.07 kg/bhp
BMW 740d
6.52 kg/bhp
5.07 kg/bhp
Mercedes Maybach S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 740d
47 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 500
39 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
529 mi
BMW 740d
828 mi
529 mi
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 740d
123.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
Mercedes Maybach S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data