The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 103,500
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 88,500
 BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740d
€ 103,500
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

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY is 1.7 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 1.4 cm taller than the BMW 740d.
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740d
1485
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
1871
2120
1471
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
1902
2134
1871 mm
Width
1902 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1485 mm
Height
1471 mm
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
3035
5096
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
3070
5079
5096 mm
Length
5079 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740d
2075 kg
Kerb Weight
2015 kg
2685 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2590 kg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
60 kg
2.89 %
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740d
W221
Generation
F01
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740d
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 278.932
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4663 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
429 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Power
309 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
429 bhp
309 bhp
BMW 740d
700 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
630 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
700 NM
630 NM
BMW 740d

Performance

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

69 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

75 m
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

▶ REPLAY
4.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.52 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4.84 kg/bhp
6.52 kg/bhp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
29 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 740d
20 mpg
city
39 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
83 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
828 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
526 mi
828 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
185.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
228 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
610 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data