The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

€ 94,200
BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 740i
€ 101,000
 Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 450 CDI long
€ 94,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,000

ⓘ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 5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450 CDI long.
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
74.9
85.4
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
120.9
200.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
124.6
205.7
200.7 in
Length
205.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5952 lb
BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
772 lb
16.29 %
Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

General

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
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 740i
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B58
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
B58-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 5500 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 740i
322 hp
316 hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
BMW 740i
332 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450 CDI long

Performance

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740i

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 CDI long

▶ REPLAY
12.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15 lb/hp
BMW 740i
12.32 lb/hp
15 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 740i
35 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
713 mi
Range
615 mi
BMW 740i
713 mi
615 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
187.2 kWh
BMW 740i
128.7 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
386 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data