The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)

€ 92,700
Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 450 CDI
€ 84,800
 BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) BMW 740d
€ 92,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,800

ⓘ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 CDI is 0.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 740d.
Mercedes S 450 CDI
BMW 740d
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
73.7
83.5
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
120.9
199.7
200.6 in
Length
199.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 450 CDI
BMW 740d
4608 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5688 lb
Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.1 %
BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)

General

Mercedes S 450 CDI
BMW 740d
W221
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 450 CDI
BMW 740d
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
BMW N57
OM 629.911
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI
316 hp
302 hp
BMW 740d
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI
538 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 740d

Performance

Mercedes S 450 CDI
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

▶ REPLAY
14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.78 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI
14.58 lb/hp
14.78 lb/hp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 450 CDI
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI
26 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 740d
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
615 mi
Range
710 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI
615 mi
710 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
187.2 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI
187.2 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 450 CDI
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data