The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10) vs. BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
€ 93,700
![Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W221-09.png)
€ 103,200
![BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/BMW_7er_G12.webp)
€ 93,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,200
ⓘ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 1.2 cm shorter and 3.1 cm narrower.
Mercedes S 450 long
BMW 740Li
1485
1871
2120
1485
1902
2169
1871 mm
Width
1902 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2169 mm
1485 mm
Height
1485 mm
3165
5226
3210
5238
5226 mm
Length
5238 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
3210 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450 long
BMW 740Li
2015 kg
Kerb Weight
1900 kg
2595 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2500 kg
![Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W221-09.png)
Weight Difference:
115 kg
5.71 %
![BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_7er_G12.png)
General
Mercedes S 450 long
BMW 740Li
W221
Generation
G12
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
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Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
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7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450 long
BMW 740Li
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW B58
M 273.922
Engine Code
B58-B30
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4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4663 CC
Engine Capacity
2998 CC
335 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
322 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
335 bhp
322 bhp
BMW 740Li
460 NM
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1380 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
460 NM
450 NM
BMW 740Li
Performance
Mercedes S 450 long
BMW 740Li
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
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Mercedes S 450 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
![](graphbase/cars/cars_small_png/BMW_7er_G12.png)
BMW 740Li
▶ REPLAY
6.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.9 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450 long
6.01 kg/bhp
5.9 kg/bhp
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450 long
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
26 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 740Li
18 mpg
city
28 mpg
36 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 L
523 mi
Range
664 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
523 mi
664 mi
BMW 740Li
Environmental Impact
202.8 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).
138.2 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
202.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450 long
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
580 kg
Maximum Payload
600 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
515 L
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No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data