The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 99,700
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 99,700
 BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 740d
€ 99,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,700

ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 740d.
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740d
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.8
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
74.9
85.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.5 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
120.9
201.6
200.6 in
Length
201.6 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740d
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
5765 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5743 lb
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.99 %
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740d
W221
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 B57
M 278.932
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
429 hp
316 hp
BMW 740d
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
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

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

▶ REPLAY
10.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.88 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.33 lb/hp
13.88 lb/hp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 740d
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
549 mi
Range
866 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
549 mi
866 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
178.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data