The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740Le iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

€ 103,300
BMW 740Le iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19) BMW 740Le iPerformance
€ 91,100
 Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 420 CDI
€ 103,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 740Le iPerformance is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes S 420 CDI.
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Mercedes S 420 CDI
58.5
Blueprint BMW 740Le iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19)
74.9
85.4
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
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 in
Blueprint BMW 740Le iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19)
126.4
206.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
119.5
200
206.2 in
Length
200 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740Le iPerformance
Mercedes S 420 CDI
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4608 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5820 lb
BMW 740Le iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.58 %
Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

General

BMW 740Le iPerformance
Mercedes S 420 CDI
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 420 CDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B48
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
B48
Engine Code
OM 629.911
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
322 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 740Le iPerformance
322 hp
316 hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI
369 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
BMW 740Le iPerformance
369 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 420 CDI

Performance

BMW 740Le iPerformance
Mercedes S 420 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Le iPerformance

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 420 CDI

▶ REPLAY
13.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 lb/hp
BMW 740Le iPerformance
13.8 lb/hp
14.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740Le iPerformance
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
102 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 740Le iPerformance
102 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1243 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW 740Le iPerformance
1243 mi
595 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI
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).
193.4 kWh
BMW 740Le iPerformance
43.6 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
89 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
398 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740Le iPerformance
Mercedes S 420 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data