The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

€ 105,600
BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 740Ld
€ 113,600
 Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) Mercedes S 500 long
€ 105,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 113,600

ⓘ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. The BMW 740Ld is just 0.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 long.
BMW 740Ld
Mercedes S 500 long
58.5
Blueprint BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
74.9
85.4
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
126.4
206.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
124.6
206.5
206.2 in
Length
206.5 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740Ld
Mercedes S 500 long
4387 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6063 lb
BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.86 %
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

General

BMW 740Ld
Mercedes S 500 long
G12
Generation
W222/X222
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 long
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 S 500 long
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 long

Performance

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

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Ld

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740Ld
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 740Ld
39 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
808 mi
Range
552 mi
BMW 740Ld
808 mi
552 mi
Mercedes S 500 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).
170.4 kWh
BMW 740Ld
123.4 kWh
170.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740Ld
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1499 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data