The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 107,200
Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500
€ 99,800
 BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 740Li
€ 107,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,800

ⓘ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. The Mercedes S 500 is 4.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 740Li.
Mercedes S 500
BMW 740Li
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83.9
58.5
Blueprint BMW 740Li 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
58.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
119.5
201.4
Blueprint BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18)
126.4
206.2
201.4 in
Length
206.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500
BMW 740Li
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5941 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5390 lb
Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.64 %
BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

Mercedes S 500
BMW 740Li
W222/X222
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 740Li
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 740Li
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Mercedes S 500
516 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740Li

Performance

Mercedes S 500
BMW 740Li
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Li

▶ REPLAY
9.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
9.6 lb/hp
12.63 lb/hp
BMW 740Li

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes S 500
29 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 740Li
21 mpg
city
25 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
606 mi
Range
713 mi
Mercedes S 500
606 mi
713 mi
BMW 740Li
Environmental Impact
155.3 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
155.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1631 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data