The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Le iPerformance xDrive Steptronic (16 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
€ 106,700

€ 93,700

€ 106,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,700
ⓘ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 740Le iPerformance is 0.5 inches longer and 1.2 inches wider.
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Mercedes S 450 long
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
124.6
205.7
206.2 in
Length
205.7 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Mercedes S 450 long
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.89 %

General
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Mercedes S 450 long
G12
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Mercedes S 450 long
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
B48
Engine Code
M 273.922


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
322 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 740Le iPerformance
322 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 450 long
369 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
BMW 740Le iPerformance
369 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450 long
Performance
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Mercedes S 450 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes S 450 long
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14.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 lb/hp
BMW 740Le iPerformance
14.21 lb/hp
13.26 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy
84 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 740Le iPerformance
84 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
No data
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
1021 mi
Range
523 mi
BMW 740Le iPerformance
1021 mi
523 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
Environmental Impact
53.1 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).
202.8 kWh
BMW 740Le iPerformance
53.1 kWh
202.8 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
103 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
404 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Mercedes S 450 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data