The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (09 - 13)
€ 99,600
€ 155,400
€ 99,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 155,400
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes S 600 long.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 600 long
58.2
74.9
85.4
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.2 in
Height
58.5 in
120.9
200.7
124.6
205.7
200.7 in
Length
205.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 600 long
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4872 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
11.99 %
General
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 600 long
G11
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 600 long
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
B57-D30
Engine Code
M 275.953
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 740d
316 hp
510 hp
Mercedes S 600 long
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
612 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 740d
502 lb‑ft
612 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 600 long
Performance
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 600 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 600 long
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13.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.55 lb/hp
BMW 740d
13.57 lb/hp
9.55 lb/hp
Mercedes S 600 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 600 long
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
16 mpg
BMW 740d
40 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
32 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
821 mi
Range
391 mi
BMW 740d
821 mi
391 mi
Mercedes S 600 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).
270.9 kWh
BMW 740d
121.3 kWh
270.9 kWh
Mercedes S 600 long
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
285 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
547 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 600 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
