The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) vs. BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)

€ 110,600
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) Mercedes S 500
€ 80,400
 BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12) BMW 740i
€ 110,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,400

ⓘ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 500 is 1.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 740i.
Mercedes S 500
BMW 740i
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
74.8
83.9
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)
74.9
84
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.9 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
119.5
201.4
Blueprint BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)
120.9
199.7
201.4 in
Length
199.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500
BMW 740i
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.62 %
BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)

General

Mercedes S 500
BMW 740i
W222/X222
Generation
F01
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 500
BMW 740i
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW N54
M 278.929
Engine Code
N54-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes S 500
449 hp
322 hp
BMW 740i
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 500
516 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740i

Performance

Mercedes S 500
BMW 740i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740i

▶ REPLAY
10.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.25 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
10.06 lb/hp
13.25 lb/hp
BMW 740i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes S 500
26 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 740i
19 mpg
city
17 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
552 mi
Range
514 mi
Mercedes S 500
552 mi
514 mi
BMW 740i
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
187.5 kWh
Mercedes S 500
170.4 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 740i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500
BMW 740i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data