The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 85,200
€ 83,700
€ 85,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 740Li is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes S 450.
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 450
58.2
74.9
84
58
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.2 in
Height
58 in
126.4
205.2
119.5
200
205.2 in
Length
200 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 450
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5611 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.52 %
General
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 450
F02
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 450
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N54
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
N54-B30
Engine Code
M 273.922
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 740Li
322 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 450
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
BMW 740Li
332 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450
Performance
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 450
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740Li
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
▶ REPLAY
13.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
13.49 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 740Li
24 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 450
17 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
510 mi
Range
500 mi
BMW 740Li
510 mi
500 mi
Mercedes S 450
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
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).
212.1 kWh
BMW 740Li
189.4 kWh
212.1 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
