The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) vs. BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 110,600
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) Mercedes S 500
€ 94,200
 BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 740i
€ 110,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 94,200

ⓘ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. The Mercedes S 500 is just 0.7 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 Steptronic (15 - 18)
74.9
85.4
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 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 Steptronic (15 - 18)
120.9
200.7
201.4 in
Length
200.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500
BMW 740i
4519 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5291 lb
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
12.19 %
BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

Mercedes S 500
BMW 740i
W222/X222
Generation
G11
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 500
BMW 740i
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW B58
M 278.929
Engine Code
B58-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 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 500
449 hp
322 hp
BMW 740i
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 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
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes S 500
26 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 740i
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
552 mi
Range
713 mi
Mercedes S 500
552 mi
713 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500
170.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 740i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500
BMW 740i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data