The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 105,600
BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 740Ld
€ 103,500
 Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 105,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,500

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 740Ld is 5.6 inches longer and 1.2 inches wider.
BMW 740Ld
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
58.5
Blueprint BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
74.9
85.4
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
206.2 in
Length
200.6 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740Ld
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4387 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5919 lb
BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.09 %
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

BMW 740Ld
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
G12
Generation
W221
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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740Ld
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 278.932
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 740Ld
316 hp
429 hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 740Ld
502 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 740Ld
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Ld

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
13.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 lb/hp
BMW 740Ld
13.88 lb/hp
10.66 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740Ld
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 740Ld
39 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
808 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 740Ld
808 mi
526 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
185.7 kWh
BMW 740Ld
123.4 kWh
185.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740Ld
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data