The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 105,600
€ 83,700
€ 105,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 740Ld is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 15.8 cm longer, 3.1 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the Mercedes S 450.
BMW 740Ld
Mercedes S 450
1485
1902
2169
1473
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2169 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1485 mm
Height
1473 mm
3210
5238
3035
5080
5238 mm
Length
5080 mm
3210 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740Ld
Mercedes S 450
1990 kg
Kerb Weight
1940 kg
2570 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2545 kg
Weight Difference:
50 kg
2.51 %
General
BMW 740Ld
Mercedes S 450
G12
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740Ld
Mercedes S 450
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
B57-D30
Engine Code
M 273.922
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
4663 CC
316 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 740Ld
316 bhp
335 bhp
Mercedes S 450
680 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
460 NM
at 2700 rpm
BMW 740Ld
680 NM
460 NM
Mercedes S 450
Performance
BMW 740Ld
Mercedes S 450
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
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6.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
BMW 740Ld
6.3 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740Ld
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 740Ld
47 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 450
37 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
35 mpg
78 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
808 mi
Range
500 mi
BMW 740Ld
808 mi
500 mi
Mercedes S 450
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).
212.1 kWh
BMW 740Ld
123.4 kWh
212.1 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
178 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740Ld
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
580 kg
Maximum Payload
605 kg
515 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
