The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 109,700
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 81,400
 BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 740d
€ 109,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,400

ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY long is 6.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 740d.
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 740d
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.5 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
124.6
205.7
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
120.9
199.7
205.7 in
Length
199.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 740d
4718 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
8.88 %
BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 740d
W221
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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 278.932
Engine Code
N57-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
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
429 hp
302 hp
BMW 740d
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
516 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 740d

Performance

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

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

▶ REPLAY
11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
11 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
24 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 740d
17 mpg
city
26 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
521 mi
Range
720 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
521 mi
720 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
141.9 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
187.5 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data