The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

€ 99,800
BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 740Li
€ 111,000
 Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500
€ 99,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,000

ⓘ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 4.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 500
58.5
Blueprint BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18)
74.9
85.4
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.5 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18)
126.4
206.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
119.5
201.4
206.2 in
Length
201.4 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 500
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5390 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5986 lb
BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
10 %
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

General

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 500
G12
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 500
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B58
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
B58-B30
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 740Li
322 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 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
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Li

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

▶ REPLAY
12.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.06 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
12.63 lb/hp
10.06 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 740Li
35 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes S 500
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
713 mi
Range
572 mi
BMW 740Li
713 mi
572 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
164.8 kWh
BMW 740Li
128.7 kWh
164.8 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data