The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

€ 94,200
BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 740i
€ 110,300
 Mercedes S 500 long 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500 long
€ 94,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,300

ⓘ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 5.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 long.
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 500 long
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
74.9
85.4
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.2 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
120.9
200.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
124.6
206.5
200.7 in
Length
206.5 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 500 long
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6019 lb
BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
10.67 %
Mercedes S 500 long 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

General

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 500 long
G11
Generation
W222/X222
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 long
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 278.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 740i
322 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500 long
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 long

Performance

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

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740i

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 740i
35 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
713 mi
Range
606 mi
BMW 740i
713 mi
606 mi
Mercedes S 500 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).
155.3 kWh
BMW 740i
128.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data