The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 88,500
€ 91,600
€ 88,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 740d is 13.1 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 0.2 cm lower than the Mercedes S 450 long.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 450 long
1471
1902
2134
1473
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2134 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1471 mm
Height
1473 mm
3070
5079
3165
5210
5079 mm
Length
5210 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 450 long
2015 kg
Kerb Weight
1985 kg
2590 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2565 kg
Weight Difference:
30 kg
1.49 %
General
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 450 long
F01
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 273.922
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
4663 CC
309 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 740d
309 bhp
335 bhp
Mercedes S 450 long
630 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
460 NM
at 2700 rpm
BMW 740d
630 NM
460 NM
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
75 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 long
▶ REPLAY
6.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.93 kg/bhp
BMW 740d
6.52 kg/bhp
5.93 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 740d
47 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
39 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
34 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
828 mi
Range
495 mi
BMW 740d
828 mi
495 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).
214 kWh
BMW 740d
123.4 kWh
214 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 450 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
