The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. BMW 760Li Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 98,900
€ 147,200
€ 98,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 147,200
ⓘ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 bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 760Li.
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
BMW 760Li
58
73.7
83.5
58.4
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58 in
Height
58.4 in
124.6
205.1
126.4
205.2
205.1 in
Length
205.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
BMW 760Li
4718 lb
Curb Weight
4960 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6096 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
4.9 %
General
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
BMW 760Li
W221
Generation
F02
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 long
BMW 760Li
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
BMW N74
OM 629.911
Engine Code
N74-B60

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
537 hp
at 5250 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
316 hp
537 hp
BMW 760Li
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
538 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
BMW 760Li
Performance
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
BMW 760Li
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 760Li
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14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.24 lb/hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
14.93 lb/hp
9.24 lb/hp
BMW 760Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
BMW 760Li
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
25 mpg
18 mpg
BMW 760Li
18 mpg
city
12 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
595 mi
Range
392 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
595 mi
392 mi
BMW 760Li
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).
246.2 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
193.4 kWh
246.2 kWh
BMW 760Li
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
488 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
BMW 760Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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