The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10) vs. BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 85,300
€ 81,400
€ 85,300
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes S 450 is 0.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 740d.
Mercedes S 450
BMW 740d
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.2
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.5 in
Height
58.2 in
119.5
200.6
120.9
199.7
200.6 in
Length
199.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450
BMW 740d
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.26 %
General
Mercedes S 450
BMW 740d
W221
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450
BMW 740d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 273.922
Engine Code
N57-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
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes S 450
335 hp
302 hp
BMW 740d
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 450
339 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
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
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
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12.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
12.87 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes S 450
22 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 740d
15 mpg
city
26 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
528 mi
Range
720 mi
Mercedes S 450
528 mi
720 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
200.8 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
200.8 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
