The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740e iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 97,900
€ 99,400
€ 97,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 740e iPerformance is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes S 500.
BMW 740e iPerformance
Mercedes S 500
58.2
74.9
85.4
58
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 in
120.9
200.7
119.5
200
200.7 in
Length
200 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740e iPerformance
Mercedes S 500
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.74 %
General
BMW 740e iPerformance
Mercedes S 500
G11
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740e iPerformance
Mercedes S 500
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
B48
Engine Code
M 273.968
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
322 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 740e iPerformance
322 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500
369 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW 740e iPerformance
369 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500
Performance
BMW 740e iPerformance
Mercedes S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740e iPerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
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13.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.57 lb/hp
BMW 740e iPerformance
13.52 lb/hp
11.57 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740e iPerformance
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
102 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 740e iPerformance
102 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes S 500
No data
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
1243 mi
Range
462 mi
BMW 740e iPerformance
1243 mi
462 mi
Mercedes S 500
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).
229.2 kWh
BMW 740e iPerformance
43.6 kWh
229.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
87 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740e iPerformance
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
