The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740e iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 97,900

€ 92,700

€ 97,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 740e iPerformance is just 0.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450 CDI.
BMW 740e iPerformance
Mercedes S 450 CDI
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
119.5
200.6
200.7 in
Length
200.6 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740e iPerformance
Mercedes S 450 CDI
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4608 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.51 %

General
BMW 740e iPerformance
Mercedes S 450 CDI
G11
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740e iPerformance
Mercedes S 450 CDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
B48
Engine Code
OM 629.911


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
322 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 740e iPerformance
322 hp
316 hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI
369 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
BMW 740e iPerformance
369 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Performance
BMW 740e iPerformance
Mercedes S 450 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740e iPerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 CDI
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13.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 lb/hp
BMW 740e iPerformance
13.52 lb/hp
14.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740e iPerformance
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Fuel Economy
102 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 740e iPerformance
102 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
1243 mi
Range
615 mi
BMW 740e iPerformance
1243 mi
615 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Environmental Impact
43.6 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).
187.2 kWh
BMW 740e iPerformance
43.6 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
87 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740e iPerformance
Mercedes S 450 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data