The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 103,500
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 99,800
 BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 740Li
€ 103,500
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. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY is 5.6 inches shorter and 1.2 inches narrower.
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740Li
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
58.5
Blueprint BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18)
126.4
206.2
200.6 in
Length
206.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740Li
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5919 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5390 lb
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
11.08 %
BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740Li
W221
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 278.932
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
429 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Li
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740Li

Performance

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

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Li

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
24 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 740Li
17 mpg
city
25 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
713 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
526 mi
713 mi
BMW 740Li
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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
185.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data