The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 98,900
Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 420 CDI long
€ 99,700
 BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 740d
€ 98,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,700

ⓘ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 Mercedes S 420 CDI long is 3.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 740d.
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
BMW 740d
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
57.8
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
74.9
85.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
124.6
205.1
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
120.9
201.6
205.1 in
Length
201.6 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 420 CDI long
BMW 740d
4718 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5743 lb
Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.02 %
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes S 420 CDI long
BMW 740d
W221
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 420 CDI long
BMW 740d
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
BMW B57
OM 629.911
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
316 hp
316 hp
BMW 740d
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
538 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 740d

Performance

Mercedes S 420 CDI long
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 420 CDI long

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

▶ REPLAY
14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.88 lb/hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
14.93 lb/hp
13.88 lb/hp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 420 CDI long
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
25 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 740d
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
866 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
595 mi
866 mi
BMW 740d
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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
193.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 420 CDI long
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data