The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
€ 80,400
€ 97,500
€ 80,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,500
ⓘ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 740i is 6.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450 long.
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 450 long
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
124.6
205.7
199.7 in
Length
205.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 450 long
4266 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
6.75 %
General
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 450 long
F01
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 450 long
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N54
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
N54-B30
Engine Code
M 273.924
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 740i
322 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 450 long
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
BMW 740i
332 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450 long
Performance
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 450 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 long
▶ REPLAY
13.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 lb/hp
BMW 740i
13.25 lb/hp
13.66 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 740i
24 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
17 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
514 mi
Range
508 mi
BMW 740i
514 mi
508 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
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).
208.4 kWh
BMW 740i
187.5 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 450 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
