The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
€ 99,700
€ 89,100
€ 99,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 740d is 2.4 cm longer, 3.1 cm wider and 1.8 cm lower than the Mercedes S 450.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 450
1467
1902
2169
1485
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2169 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1467 mm
Height
1485 mm
3070
5120
3035
5096
5120 mm
Length
5096 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 450
1990 kg
Kerb Weight
2030 kg
2605 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2640 kg
Weight Difference:
40 kg
1.97 %
General
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 450
G11
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 450
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
B57-D30
Engine Code
M 273.924

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
4663 CC
316 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 740d
316 bhp
335 bhp
Mercedes S 450
680 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
460 NM
at 2700 rpm
BMW 740d
680 NM
460 NM
Mercedes S 450
Performance
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 450
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
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6.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.06 kg/bhp
BMW 740d
6.3 kg/bhp
6.06 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 740d
50 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 450
41 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
36 mpg
78 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
866 mi
Range
508 mi
BMW 740d
866 mi
508 mi
Mercedes S 450
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
208.4 kWh
BMW 740d
115.2 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
615 kg
Maximum Payload
610 kg
515 L
Boot Capacity
560 L











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