The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
€ 88,700
€ 106,700
€ 88,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 106,700
ⓘ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. The BMW 740Li is 4.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 500
58.3
74.9
84
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.3 in
Height
58.9 in
126.4
205.5
119.5
201.4
205.5 in
Length
201.4 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 500
4233 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5941 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.79 %
General
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 500
F02
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 500
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N55-B30
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 5800 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 740Li
316 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 740Li
332 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500
Performance
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740Li
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
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13.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
13.4 lb/hp
9.6 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 740Li
30 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 500
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
629 mi
Range
585 mi
BMW 740Li
629 mi
585 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
161.1 kWh
BMW 740Li
149.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1631 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
