The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)

€ 101,300
Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) Mercedes S 500 long
€ 84,800
 BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) BMW 740d
€ 101,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 500 long is 5.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 740d.
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 740d
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
73.7
83.5
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
124.6
205.1
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
120.9
199.7
205.1 in
Length
199.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 740d
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5688 lb
Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.97 %
BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)

General

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

Engine

Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 740d
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 273.961
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
383 hp
302 hp
BMW 740d
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
391 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 740d

Performance

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

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
20 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 740d
13 mpg
city
27 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
474 mi
Range
710 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
474 mi
710 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
223.5 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
223.5 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
452 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data