The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 745e Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 101,000
€ 105,900
€ 101,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,900
ⓘ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 745e is 4.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long.
BMW 745e
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
57.8
74.9
85.4
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.8 in
Height
58.5 in
120.9
201.6
124.6
205.7
201.6 in
Length
205.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 745e
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5842 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
BMW 745e
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
G11
Generation
W221
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 745e
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B58
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
B58
Engine Code
M 278.932


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
389 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 745e
389 hp
429 hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
443 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 745e
443 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Performance
BMW 745e
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 745e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
▶ REPLAY
11.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 lb/hp
BMW 745e
11.73 lb/hp
10.64 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 745e
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 745e
112 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
1361 mi
Range
549 mi
BMW 745e
1361 mi
549 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Environmental Impact
39.8 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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 745e
39.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
72 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 745e
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data




















