The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
€ 83,700
€ 105,600
€ 83,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 450 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 740Ld.
Mercedes S 450
BMW 740Ld
58
73.7
83.5
58.5
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
119.5
200
126.4
206.2
200 in
Length
206.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450
BMW 740Ld
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5666 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.51 %
General
Mercedes S 450
BMW 740Ld
W221
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450
BMW 740Ld
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW B57
M 273.922
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes S 450
335 hp
316 hp
BMW 740Ld
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 450
339 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 740Ld
Performance
Mercedes S 450
BMW 740Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740Ld
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.88 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
12.77 lb/hp
13.88 lb/hp
BMW 740Ld
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450
BMW 740Ld
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes S 450
21 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 740Ld
14 mpg
city
31 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
500 mi
Range
808 mi
Mercedes S 450
500 mi
808 mi
BMW 740Ld
Environmental Impact
212.1 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes S 450
212.1 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 740Ld
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450
BMW 740Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
