The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 88,500
€ 100,800
€ 88,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,800
ⓘ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 6.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450 long.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 450 long
57.9
74.9
84
58.8
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.9 in
Height
58.8 in
120.9
200
124.6
206.9
200 in
Length
206.9 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 450 long
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.89 %
General
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 450 long
F01
Generation
W222/X222
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 450 long
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 256
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 256.930
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 740d
309 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 450 long
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740d
465 lb‑ft
369 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
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 long
▶ REPLAY
14.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.95 lb/hp
BMW 740d
14.38 lb/hp
11.95 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 740d
39 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
32 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
828 mi
Range
531 mi
BMW 740d
828 mi
531 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).
155.3 kWh
BMW 740d
123.4 kWh
155.3 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 450 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1510 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
