The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 91,600
€ 84,800
€ 91,600
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 slightly. The Mercedes S 450 long is 5.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 740d.
Mercedes S 450 long
BMW 740d
58
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 in
Height
58.2 in
124.6
205.1
120.9
199.7
205.1 in
Length
199.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450 long
BMW 740d
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.97 %
General
Mercedes S 450 long
BMW 740d
W221
Generation
F01
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450 long
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 long
335 hp
302 hp
BMW 740d
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
339 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 740d
Performance
Mercedes S 450 long
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
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13.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.78 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long
13.06 lb/hp
14.78 lb/hp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450 long
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
21 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 740d
14 mpg
city
27 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
495 mi
Range
710 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
495 mi
710 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
214 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
214 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450 long
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
