The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 87,500
€ 81,400
€ 87,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,400
ⓘ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. The Mercedes S 450 is just 0.8 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 0.6 cm lower than the BMW 740d.
Mercedes S 450
BMW 740d
1473
1871
2120
1479
1902
2134
1871 mm
Width
1902 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1473 mm
Height
1479 mm
3035
5080
3070
5072
5080 mm
Length
5072 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450
BMW 740d
2010 kg
Kerb Weight
1950 kg
2620 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2505 kg
Weight Difference:
60 kg
2.99 %
General
Mercedes S 450
BMW 740d
W221
Generation
F01
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450
BMW 740d
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 273.924
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4663 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
335 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes S 450
335 bhp
302 bhp
BMW 740d
460 NM
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 450
460 NM
600 NM
BMW 740d
Performance
Mercedes S 450
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
▶ REPLAY
6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.46 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450
6 kg/bhp
6.46 kg/bhp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes S 450
24 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 740d
17 mpg
city
31 mpg
33 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
482 mi
Range
720 mi
Mercedes S 450
482 mi
720 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
141.9 kWh
Mercedes S 450
219.8 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
610 kg
Maximum Payload
555 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
