The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 88,500
€ 95,400
€ 88,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,400
ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450 long.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 450 long
57.9
74.9
84
58
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58 in
120.9
200
124.6
205.1
200 in
Length
205.1 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 450 long
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4530 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.94 %
General
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 450 long
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)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 450 long
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 273.924
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 740d
309 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 450 long
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
BMW 740d
465 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450 long
Performance
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 450 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 long
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14.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.52 lb/hp
BMW 740d
14.38 lb/hp
13.52 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 740d
39 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
32 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
828 mi
Range
478 mi
BMW 740d
828 mi
478 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
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).
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).
221.6 kWh
BMW 740d
123.4 kWh
221.6 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 450 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
