The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

€ 99,800
BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 740Li
€ 106,700
 Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) Mercedes S 500
€ 99,800
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 12.2 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 1.1 cm lower than the Mercedes S 500.
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 500
1485
Blueprint BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18)
1902
2169
1496
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
1899
2130
1902 mm
Width
1899 mm
2169 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1485 mm
Height
1496 mm
Blueprint BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18)
3210
5238
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
3035
5116
5238 mm
Length
5116 mm
3210 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 500
1845 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2445 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2695 kg
BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
110 kg
5.63 %
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

General

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 500
G12
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 500
Straight-six petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 petrol 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
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
4663 CC
322 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
449 bhp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 740Li
322 bhp
449 bhp
Mercedes S 500
450 NM
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 1800 rpm
BMW 740Li
450 NM
700 NM
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

78 m
0.000 sec

BMW 740Li

62 mph 62
mph

67 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

▶ REPLAY
5.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.35 kg/bhp
BMW 740Li
5.73 kg/bhp
4.35 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 740Li
42 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes S 500
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
78 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
713 mi
Range
585 mi
BMW 740Li
713 mi
585 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).
161.1 kWh
BMW 740Li
128.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
600 kg
Maximum Payload
740 kg
515 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data