The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 99,600

€ 100,800

€ 99,600
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 slightly. The BMW 740d is 6.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450 long.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 450 long
58.2
74.9
85.4
58.8
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.2 in
Height
58.8 in
120.9
200.7
124.6
206.9
200.7 in
Length
206.9 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 450 long
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.27 %

General
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 450 long
G11
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 B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 256
B57-D30
Engine Code
M 256.930

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 740d
316 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 450 long
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740d
502 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450 long
Performance
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 450 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 long
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13.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.95 lb/hp
BMW 740d
13.57 lb/hp
11.95 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 740d
40 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
32 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
821 mi
Range
531 mi
BMW 740d
821 mi
531 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
Environmental Impact
121.3 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
121.3 kWh
155.3 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
285 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 450 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1510 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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