The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) vs. BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 106,700
€ 85,100
€ 106,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,100
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 740d.
Mercedes S 500
BMW 740d
58.9
74.8
83.9
57.9
74.9
84
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.9 in
Height
57.9 in
119.5
201.4
120.9
200
201.4 in
Length
200 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500
BMW 740d
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5941 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5545 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.77 %
General
Mercedes S 500
BMW 740d
W222/X222
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500
BMW 740d
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 278.929
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Mercedes S 500
449 hp
309 hp
BMW 740d
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 500
516 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 740d
Performance
Mercedes S 500
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
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9.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.84 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
9.6 lb/hp
13.84 lb/hp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes S 500
28 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 740d
19 mpg
city
34 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
585 mi
Range
872 mi
Mercedes S 500
585 mi
872 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes S 500
161.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1631 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
