The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 94,200
BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 740i
€ 99,700
 Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 94,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 740i is just 0.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
74.9
85.4
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
200.7 in
Length
200.6 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5765 lb
BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
10.45 %
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
G11
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B58
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
B58-B30
Engine Code
M 278.932
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 740i
322 hp
429 hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 740i
332 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740i

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
12.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.33 lb/hp
BMW 740i
12.32 lb/hp
10.33 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 740i
35 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
713 mi
Range
549 mi
BMW 740i
713 mi
549 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 740i
128.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data