The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes Maybach S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
€ 105,600
€ 138,600
€ 105,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 138,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 740Ld is 8.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes Maybach S 500.
BMW 740Ld
Mercedes Maybach S 500
58.5
74.9
85.4
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.5 in
Height
58.9 in
126.4
206.2
132.5
214.7
206.2 in
Length
214.7 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
132.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740Ld
Mercedes Maybach S 500
4387 lb
Curb Weight
5016 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6162 lb
Weight Difference:
628 lb
12.52 %
General
BMW 740Ld
Mercedes Maybach S 500
G12
Generation
VV222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740Ld
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
B57-D30
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 4400 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 740Ld
316 hp
449 hp
Mercedes Maybach S 500
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 740Ld
502 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Performance
BMW 740Ld
Mercedes Maybach S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes Maybach S 500
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13.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
BMW 740Ld
13.88 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740Ld
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 740Ld
39 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 500
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
808 mi
Range
529 mi
BMW 740Ld
808 mi
529 mi
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 740Ld
123.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740Ld
Mercedes Maybach S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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