The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

€ 105,600
BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 740Ld
€ 101,000
 Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 450 CDI long
€ 105,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,000

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 740Ld is 0.5 inches longer and 1.2 inches wider.
BMW 740Ld
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
58.5
Blueprint BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
74.9
85.4
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
126.4
206.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
124.6
205.7
206.2 in
Length
205.7 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740Ld
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
4387 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5952 lb
BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
7.45 %
Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

General

BMW 740Ld
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
G12
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740Ld
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
B57-D30
Engine Code
OM 629.911
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 740Ld
316 hp
316 hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
BMW 740Ld
502 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450 CDI long

Performance

BMW 740Ld
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Ld

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 CDI long

▶ REPLAY
13.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15 lb/hp
BMW 740Ld
13.88 lb/hp
15 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740Ld
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 740Ld
39 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
808 mi
Range
615 mi
BMW 740Ld
808 mi
615 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
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).
187.2 kWh
BMW 740Ld
123.4 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
386 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740Ld
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data