The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. BMW 745Le xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 91,100
€ 109,800
€ 91,100
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
The Mercedes S 420 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 745Le.
Mercedes S 420 CDI
BMW 745Le
58
73.7
83.5
58.2
74.9
85.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58 in
Height
58.2 in
119.5
200
126.4
207.1
200 in
Length
207.1 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 420 CDI
BMW 745Le
4608 lb
Curb Weight
4762 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5964 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.23 %
General
Mercedes S 420 CDI
BMW 745Le
W221
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 420 CDI
BMW 745Le
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
BMW B58
OM 629.911
Engine Code
B58
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
389 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI
316 hp
389 hp
BMW 745Le
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI
538 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 745Le
Performance
Mercedes S 420 CDI
BMW 745Le
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 420 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 745Le
▶ REPLAY
14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.24 lb/hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI
14.58 lb/hp
12.24 lb/hp
BMW 745Le
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 420 CDI
BMW 745Le
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
102 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI
25 mpg
102 mpg
BMW 745Le
18 mpg
city
No data
33 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
595 mi
Range
1243 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI
595 mi
1243 mi
BMW 745Le
Environmental Impact
193.4 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).
43.6 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI
193.4 kWh
43.6 kWh
BMW 745Le
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
85 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 420 CDI
BMW 745Le
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
