The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 88,500
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740d
€ 109,700
 Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 88,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,700

ⓘ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 5.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 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
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
124.6
205.7
200 in
Length
205.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4718 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5986 lb
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
5.85 %
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 740d
309 hp
429 hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 740d
465 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long

Performance

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

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long

▶ REPLAY
14.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11 lb/hp
BMW 740d
14.38 lb/hp
11 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 740d
39 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
32 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
521 mi
BMW 740d
828 mi
521 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 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).
187.5 kWh
BMW 740d
123.4 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data