The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 95,600
€ 88,500
€ 95,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,500
ⓘ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 length, but the Mercedes S 500 is 1.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller.
Mercedes S 500
BMW 740d
58
73.7
83.5
57.9
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58 in
Height
57.9 in
119.5
200
120.9
200
200 in
Length
200 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500
BMW 740d
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5710 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.71 %
General
Mercedes S 500
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500
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 273.961
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Mercedes S 500
383 hp
309 hp
BMW 740d
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 500
391 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 740d
Performance
Mercedes S 500
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.38 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.17 lb/hp
14.38 lb/hp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes S 500
20 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 740d
14 mpg
city
32 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
478 mi
Range
828 mi
Mercedes S 500
478 mi
828 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500
221.6 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
