The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 103,200
BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18) BMW 740Li
€ 109,800
 Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
€ 103,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 740Li is just 0.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long.
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
58.5
Blueprint BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
74.9
85.4
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
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 xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
126.4
206.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
124.6
206.5
206.2 in
Length
206.5 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4883 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6228 lb
BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
694 lb
14.21 %
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

General

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

Engine

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B58
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
B58-B30
Engine Code
M 276.824
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
436 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 740Li
322 hp
436 hp
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740Li
332 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long

Performance

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Li

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long

▶ REPLAY
13.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.2 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
13.01 lb/hp
11.2 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
84 mpg
BMW 740Li
32 mpg
84 mpg
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
24 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
664 mi
Range
1553 mi
BMW 740Li
664 mi
1553 mi
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID 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).
53.1 kWh
BMW 740Li
138.2 kWh
53.1 kWh
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data