The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 80,400

€ 92,700

€ 80,400
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 740i is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450 CDI.
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 450 CDI
58.2
74.9
84
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.2 in
Height
58.5 in
120.9
199.7
119.5
200.6
199.7 in
Length
200.6 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 450 CDI
4266 lb
Curb Weight
4608 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.42 %

General
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 450 CDI
F01
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N54
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
N54-B30
Engine Code
OM 629.911


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 740i
322 hp
316 hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
BMW 740i
332 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Performance
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 450 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 CDI
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13.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 lb/hp
BMW 740i
13.25 lb/hp
14.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 740i
24 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
514 mi
Range
615 mi
BMW 740i
514 mi
615 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Environmental Impact
187.5 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 740i
187.5 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 450 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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