The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) vs. BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
€ 113,600

€ 105,600

€ 113,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,600
ⓘ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. The Mercedes S 500 long is just 0.8 cm longer, 0.3 cm narrower and 1.1 cm taller than the BMW 740Ld.
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 740Ld
1496
1899
2130
1485
1902
2169
1899 mm
Width
1902 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2169 mm
1496 mm
Height
1485 mm
3165
5246
3210
5238
5246 mm
Length
5238 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
3210 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 740Ld
2070 kg
Kerb Weight
1990 kg
2750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2570 kg

Weight Difference:
80 kg
3.86 %

General
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 740Ld
W222/X222
Generation
G12
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 740Ld
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW B57
M 278.929
Engine Code
B57-D30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4663 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
449 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
449 bhp
316 bhp
BMW 740Ld
700 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
680 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
700 NM
680 NM
BMW 740Ld
Performance
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 740Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec

BMW 740Ld
▶ REPLAY
4.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.3 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 500 long
4.61 kg/bhp
6.3 kg/bhp
BMW 740Ld
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 740Ld
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
31 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 740Ld
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 L
552 mi
Range
808 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
552 mi
808 mi
BMW 740Ld
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
170.4 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 740Ld
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
211 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
178 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 740Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
680 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
530 L
Boot Capacity
515 L











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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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