The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

€ 83,900
BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740i
€ 110,600
 Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) Mercedes S 500
€ 83,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,600

ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 500.
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 500
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.9 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
119.5
201.4
200 in
Length
201.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 500
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5545 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5986 lb
BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.32 %
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

General

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 500
F01
Generation
W222/X222
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 740i
Mercedes S 500
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N55-B30
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 740i
316 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 740i
332 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500

Performance

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740i

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

▶ REPLAY
13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.06 lb/hp
BMW 740i
13.26 lb/hp
10.06 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 740i
30 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 500
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
629 mi
Range
552 mi
BMW 740i
629 mi
552 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
170.4 kWh
BMW 740i
149.7 kWh
170.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data