The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. BMW 740Le iPerformance xDrive Steptronic (16 - 19)

€ 98,900
Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 420 CDI long
€ 106,700
 BMW 740Le iPerformance xDrive Steptronic (16 - 19) BMW 740Le iPerformance
€ 98,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 106,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes S 420 CDI long is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 740Le iPerformance.
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
BMW 740Le iPerformance
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
58.5
Blueprint BMW 740Le iPerformance xDrive Steptronic (16 - 19)
74.9
85.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
124.6
205.1
Blueprint BMW 740Le iPerformance xDrive Steptronic (16 - 19)
126.4
206.2
205.1 in
Length
206.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 420 CDI long
BMW 740Le iPerformance
4718 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5853 lb
Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.03 %
BMW 740Le iPerformance xDrive Steptronic (16 - 19)

General

Mercedes S 420 CDI long
BMW 740Le iPerformance
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 long
BMW 740Le iPerformance
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
BMW B48
OM 629.911
Engine Code
B48
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
316 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Le iPerformance
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
538 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 740Le iPerformance

Performance

Mercedes S 420 CDI long
BMW 740Le iPerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 420 CDI long

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Le iPerformance

▶ REPLAY
14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.21 lb/hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
14.93 lb/hp
14.21 lb/hp
BMW 740Le iPerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 420 CDI long
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
84 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
25 mpg
84 mpg
BMW 740Le iPerformance
18 mpg
city
No data
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
1021 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
595 mi
1021 mi
BMW 740Le iPerformance
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).
53.1 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
193.4 kWh
53.1 kWh
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 420 CDI long
BMW 740Le iPerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data