The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. BMW 750i Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 91,100

€ 96,000

€ 91,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Mercedes S 420 CDI is 1.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller.
Mercedes S 420 CDI
BMW 750i
58
73.7
83.5
57.9
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58 in
Height
57.9 in
119.5
200
120.9
200
200 in
Length
200 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 420 CDI
BMW 750i
4608 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5732 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.58 %

General
Mercedes S 420 CDI
BMW 750i
W221
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 420 CDI
BMW 750i
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
BMW N63
OM 629.911
Engine Code
N63-B44

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
443 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI
316 hp
443 hp
BMW 750i
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI
538 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW 750i
Performance
Mercedes S 420 CDI
BMW 750i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 420 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 750i
▶ REPLAY
14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.03 lb/hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI
14.58 lb/hp
10.03 lb/hp
BMW 750i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 420 CDI
BMW 750i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI
25 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 750i
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
595 mi
Range
578 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI
595 mi
578 mi
BMW 750i
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).
162.9 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI
193.4 kWh
162.9 kWh
BMW 750i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 420 CDI
BMW 750i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data