The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW 740Le iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19)
€ 97,300
€ 103,300
€ 97,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,300
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes S 500 is 5.6 inches shorter and 1.2 inches narrower.
Mercedes S 500
BMW 740Le iPerformance
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.5
74.9
85.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
119.5
200.6
126.4
206.2
200.6 in
Length
206.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500
BMW 740Le iPerformance
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5732 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.97 %
General
Mercedes S 500
BMW 740Le iPerformance
W221
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500
BMW 740Le iPerformance
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW B48
M 273.961
Engine Code
B48
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 500
383 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Le iPerformance
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 500
391 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Performance
Mercedes S 500
BMW 740Le iPerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740Le iPerformance
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11.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.8 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.25 lb/hp
13.8 lb/hp
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
102 mpg
Mercedes S 500
21 mpg
102 mpg
BMW 740Le iPerformance
14 mpg
city
No data
30 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
508 mi
Range
1243 mi
Mercedes S 500
508 mi
1243 mi
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
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).
43.6 kWh
Mercedes S 500
208.4 kWh
43.6 kWh
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
89 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500
BMW 740Le iPerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
