The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

€ 114,100
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500 long
€ 99,600
 BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 740d
€ 114,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,600

ⓘ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 long is 5.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 740d.
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 740d
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83.9
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
74.9
85.4
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.9 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
124.6
206.5
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
120.9
200.7
206.5 in
Length
200.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 740d
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5578 lb
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.05 %
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

General

Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 740d
W222/X222
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 500 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 B57
M 278.929
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
449 hp
316 hp
BMW 740d
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
516 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 740d

Performance

Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

▶ REPLAY
10.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.57 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
10.16 lb/hp
13.57 lb/hp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
27 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 740d
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
821 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
572 mi
821 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
164.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1499 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data