The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 745Le xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 109,700

€ 109,800

€ 109,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long is 1.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 745Le.
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 745Le
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.2
74.9
85.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.5 in
Height
58.2 in
124.6
205.7
126.4
207.1
205.7 in
Length
207.1 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 745Le
4718 lb
Curb Weight
4762 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5964 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.92 %

General
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 745Le
W221
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 745Le
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW B58
M 278.932
Engine Code
B58


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
389 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
429 hp
389 hp
BMW 745Le
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
516 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 745Le
Performance
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 745Le
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 745Le
▶ REPLAY
11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.24 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
11 lb/hp
12.24 lb/hp
BMW 745Le
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 745Le
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
102 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
24 mpg
102 mpg
BMW 745Le
17 mpg
city
No data
31 mpg
highway
No data
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
521 mi
Range
1243 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
521 mi
1243 mi
BMW 745Le
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).
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).
43.6 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
187.5 kWh
43.6 kWh
BMW 745Le
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
85 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 745Le
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data