The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (05 - 09)
€ 94,200
€ 154,300
€ 94,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 154,300
ⓘ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 11.2 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 0.5 cm taller than the Mercedes S 600 long.
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 600 long
1478
1902
2169
1473
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2169 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1478 mm
Height
1473 mm
3070
5098
3165
5210
5098 mm
Length
5210 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 600 long
1800 kg
Kerb Weight
2180 kg
2400 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2690 kg
Weight Difference:
380 kg
17.43 %
General
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 600 long
G11
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 600 long
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW B58
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
B58-B30
Engine Code
M 275.953


4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
5513 CC
322 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
510 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 740i
322 bhp
510 bhp
Mercedes S 600 long
450 NM
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
830 NM
at 1800 rpm
BMW 740i
450 NM
830 NM
Mercedes S 600 long
Performance
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 600 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 600 long
▶ REPLAY
5.59 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.27 kg/bhp
BMW 740i
5.59 kg/bhp
4.27 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 600 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 600 long
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 740i
42 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
30 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
motorway
28 mpg
78 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
713 mi
Range
391 mi
BMW 740i
713 mi
391 mi
Mercedes S 600 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).
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).
270.9 kWh
BMW 740i
128.7 kWh
270.9 kWh
Mercedes S 600 long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 600 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
600 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
515 L
Boot Capacity
560 L











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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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