The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 560 long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 99,700

€ 114,100

€ 99,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 114,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 740d is 5.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes S 560 long.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 560 long
57.8
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
57.8 in
Height
58.8 in
120.9
201.6
124.6
206.9
201.6 in
Length
206.9 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 560 long
4387 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5743 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6140 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.86 %

General
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 560 long
G11
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 560 long
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
B57-D30
Engine Code
M 176.980

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 740d
316 hp
463 hp
Mercedes S 560 long
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 740d
502 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 560 long
Performance
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 560 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes S 560 long
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13.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.86 lb/hp
BMW 740d
13.88 lb/hp
9.86 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 560 long
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 740d
42 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes S 560 long
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
866 mi
Range
629 mi
BMW 740d
866 mi
629 mi
Mercedes S 560 long
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).
149.7 kWh
BMW 740d
115.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mercedes S 560 long
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
285 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 560 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data