The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 103,200
€ 105,100
€ 103,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 740Li is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes S 500 long.
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 500 long
58.5
74.9
85.4
58
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 in
126.4
206.2
124.6
205.1
206.2 in
Length
205.1 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 500 long
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4530 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.55 %
General
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 500 long
G12
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 500 long
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
B58-B30
Engine Code
M 273.968
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 740Li
322 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500 long
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW 740Li
332 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 long
Performance
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 500 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740Li
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
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13.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.83 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
13.01 lb/hp
11.83 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 740Li
32 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
24 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
664 mi
Range
459 mi
BMW 740Li
664 mi
459 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
231.1 kWh
BMW 740Li
138.2 kWh
231.1 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
468 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
