The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10) vs. BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 97,500
€ 99,800
€ 97,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes S 450 long is 0.5 inches shorter and 1.2 inches narrower.
Mercedes S 450 long
BMW 740Li
58.5
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
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
124.6
205.7
126.4
206.2
205.7 in
Length
206.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450 long
BMW 740Li
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5390 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
11.08 %
General
Mercedes S 450 long
BMW 740Li
W221
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450 long
BMW 740Li
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW B58
M 273.924
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
335 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Li
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
339 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740Li
Performance
Mercedes S 450 long
BMW 740Li
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740Li
▶ REPLAY
13.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long
13.66 lb/hp
12.63 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450 long
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
21 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 740Li
14 mpg
city
25 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
508 mi
Range
713 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
508 mi
713 mi
BMW 740Li
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
208.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450 long
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
