The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Le iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 103,300

€ 71,900

€ 103,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,900
ⓘ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 740Le iPerformance is 5.6 inches longer and 1.2 inches wider.
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
58.5
74.9
85.4
58.5
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
126.4
206.2
119.5
200.6
206.2 in
Length
200.6 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.23 %

General
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
G12
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B48
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B48
Engine Code
OM 651.961


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
322 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 740Le iPerformance
322 hp
201 hp
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740Le iPerformance
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Le iPerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
13.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.61 lb/hp
BMW 740Le iPerformance
13.8 lb/hp
21.61 lb/hp
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
102 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 740Le iPerformance
102 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
1243 mi
Range
905 mi
BMW 740Le iPerformance
1243 mi
905 mi
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
43.6 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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 740Le iPerformance
43.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
89 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data