The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)

€ 105,900
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 103,200
 BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18) BMW 740Li
€ 105,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long is 0.5 inches shorter and 1.2 inches narrower.
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 740Li
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
58.5
Blueprint BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 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 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
124.6
205.7
Blueprint BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
126.4
206.2
205.7 in
Length
206.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 740Li
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
5842 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5512 lb
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.22 %
BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)

General

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

Engine

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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 long
429 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Li
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
516 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740Li

Performance

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

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Li

▶ REPLAY
10.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.01 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
10.64 lb/hp
13.01 lb/hp
BMW 740Li

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
25 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 740Li
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
549 mi
Range
664 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
549 mi
664 mi
BMW 740Li
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).
138.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
178.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data